Armed Protective Security Officers; PSO - Charleston, SC

Armed Protective Security Officers (PSO) - Charleston, SC

Job overview for Armed Protective Security Officers (PSO) in Charleston, SC. This role involves security patrols, access control, surveillance monitoring, incident reporting, emergency response, and maintaining credentials per contract requirements.

• Patrolling and monitoring exterior and community areas on premises.
• Access control of entrances and exits and departure of employees and visitors.
• Monitoring surveillance cameras for disruptions or unlawful activities.
• Providing detailed reports on daily activities and/or incidents.
• Knowledgeable and able to effectively use magnetometer and X-ray machines.
• Using provided communication devices such as two-way radios in a clear and concise manner.
• Leveraging excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures.
• Performing CPR or first aid when needed.
• Ensuring credentials are maintained per contract requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Project Manager.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a United States citizen; or a Lawful Permanent Resident who is currently a member of, or who possesses a verifiable honorable discharge from, any component of the United States Armed Forces.
• Issued a Social Security Card bearing the individual’s name and SSN.
• Verifiable documentation of one experience and one education level listed below:
• A minimum of two (2) years of armed security experience or one (1) year of law enforcement experience in a full-duty status with a full-service police department.
• A minimum of two (2) years as a member of any US Armed Forces with an honorable discharge.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English; able to compose written reports in English.
• Strong knowledge of the security industry; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service-driven mindset; able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Trainable with proficiency in firearms (pistol), intermediate weapons (OC spray and expandable baton), and First Aid, CPR, AED.

• Physically able to perform tasks in the performance of assigned duties.
• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping up to 12 hours per day, indoors or outdoors.
• Ability to remain on post up to four consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or a break.
• Ability to remain alert for up to 12 hours and respond quickly to a variety of situations.

• Benefits include Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan.
• This job reports to the Operations Manager.
• This is a Full-Time position with multiple shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and weekends.
• Number of Openings: 10.

BTI Security is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees in any aspect of employment.

• Patrolling and monitoring exterior and community areas on premises.
• Access control of entrances and exits and departure of employees and visitors.
• Monitoring surveillance cameras for disruptions or unlawful activities.
• Providing detailed reports on daily activities and/or incidents.
• Knowledgeable in magnetometer and X-ray machines.
• Clear and concise use of two-way radios.
• Emergency response and evaluation procedures with strong listening and service skills.
• CPR or first aid when needed; maintain credentials per contract requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Project Manager.

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