Armed Protective Security Officer (FPS) - Birmingham, AL

Job Summary

Protect the principal against possible threats in federal buildings through access control, monitoring, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct federal building access control, employee and visitor identification checks, and security equipment monitoring.
• Monitor surveillance cameras for disruptions or unlawful activities and provide detailed reports.
• Use magnetometer and X-ray machines as required.
• Communicate using two-way radios in a clear and concise manner.
• Leverage excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures.
• Perform CPR or first aid when needed.
• Maintain credentials per contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 21 years old.
• Able to obtain suitability and/or clearance.
• A United States citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident with an honorable discharge from the US Armed Forces.
• A minimum of two (2) years of security (armed) experience or one (1) year of law enforcement experience in a full-duty status.
• A minimum of two (2) years as a member of the US Armed Forces with an honorable discharge.
• Fluent in English, able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Qualify with a revolver or semi-automatic firearm.
• Strong knowledge of the security industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A customer service-driven mindset.
• Physically able to perform tasks including frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, stooping, frequent contact with the general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center, ability to remain on post for up to four (4) consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or receiving a break, ability to remain alert for up to twelve (12) hours, 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.

Physical Demands

• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping up to 12 hours per day.
• Frequent contact with the general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center.
• 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 twelve (12) hours.
• Ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations.
• Ability to subdue violent or potentially violent or disturbed individuals, or intervene in a crisis.
• Occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, climbing stairs.

Education Requirements

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

Additional Information / Benefits

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

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