Armed Protective Security Officers - Columbia, South Carolina

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Ensuring 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.
• 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).
• Have been issued a Social Security Card by the Social Security Administration, which bears the individual name and social security number.
• Have verifiable documentation of one experience and one education level listed below:
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience (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.
• Received, at minimum, either a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend English and be able to compose written reports in English.
• Strong relevant knowledge of the security industry.
• 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.
• Must be trainable and able to display proficiency in firearms (pistol), intermediate weapons (OC spray and expandable baton), First Aid, CPR, AED.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Certifications: CPR/American Red Cross Certification, Firearms Qualification, Handcuffing Tactics and Instruction, O.C. aerosol spray, MEB Expandable Baton, DHS Letter of Suitability, Initials Weapon Training, FPS Orientation Certificate, National Weapons Detection Training Program.

Benefits

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

Schedule

This is a Full‑Time position with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available. The role reports to the Operations Manager. There are 2 openings.