Armed Protective Security Officer (FPS) - Huntsville, AL

Responsibilities

• Protect the principal against possible threats
• Federal building access control, employee and visitor identification checks
• Security equipment monitoring, roving patrols of the interior and exterior of federal property
• Monitoring surveillance cameras for any disruptions or unlawful activities
• Providing detailed reports on daily activities and/or incidents that may have occurred
• 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
• Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures
• Performing 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
• 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)
• 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 security (armed) 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 be able to 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
• Be able to 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

• PSO’s shall be physically able to perform tasks in performance of assigned duties
• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors
• Frequent contact with general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center, requiring an ability to speak clearly and distinctly and remain calm 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 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
• CPR/American Red Cross Certification

Certification Requirements

• CPR/First Aid
• All Required PSO Training and Certs
• 16 Hour X-Ray and Magnetometer Basic Training
• Exhibits 72/64 hours Firearms Qualification
• Handcuffing Tactics and Instruction
• O.C. aerosol spray
• MEB Expandable Baton
• DHS Letter of Suitability
• NWDTP Training Initials
• Weapon Training
• FPS Orientation Certificate
• DHS Suitability

Benefits

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

This job reports to the Operations Manager

This is a Full-Time position