Armed Protective Security Officer (FPS) - Birmingham, AL

Responsibilities

• Protect the principal against possible threats
• Federal building access control, employee and visitor identification checks
• Monitor security equipment and conduct roving patrols of the interior and exterior of federal property
• Monitor surveillance cameras for disruptions or unlawful activities
• Provide detailed reports on daily activities and/or incidents
• Effectively use magnetometer and X-ray machines
• Use communication devices such as two-way radios clearly and concisely
• Leverage listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures
• Perform CPR or first aid when needed
• Ensure credentials are maintained per contract requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Project Manager

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to obtain suitability and/or clearance
• Must 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 (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard)
• Must have been issued a Social Security Card by the Social Security Administration, which bears the individual’s name and social security number
• 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 in a municipality, state, or federal law enforcement department within the US
• A minimum of two (2) years as a member of any US Armed Forces with an honorable discharge
• Must be able to fluently speak, read, comprehend English, and compose written reports in English
• Must be able to qualify with a revolver or semi-automatic
• Must possess strong relevant knowledge of the security industry
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a customer service-driven mindset
• Ability to communicate effectively and present information to all levels of internal and external customers

Physical Demands

• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors
• Frequent contact with the general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center, requiring clear and distinct speech and calmness in stressful situations
• Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or receiving a break
• Ability to remain alert for up to 12 hours, with the ability to mentally and physically react quickly to unexpected and dangerous situations
• Ability to subdue violent or potentially violent individuals or intervene in a crisis
• Occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, climbing stairs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Tri-Annual Refresher
• Exhibit M.E.B. Training
• All Required PSO Training and Certifications
• CPR/American Red Cross Certification
• 16 Hour X-Ray and Magnetometer Training
• Firearms Qualification
• Handcuffing Tactics and Instruction
• O.C. aerosol spray certification
• MEB Expandable Baton certification
• DHS Letter of Suitability
• Initial Weapon Training
• FPS Orientation Certificate
• DHS Suitability
• National Weapons Detection Training Program certification

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays

Schedule

This is a full-time position.