Armed Protective Security Officers (PSO) - Charleston, SC

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor exterior and community areas on premises.
• Control access of entrances and exits for employees and visitors.
• Monitor surveillance cameras for disruptions or unlawful activities.
• Provide detailed reports on daily activities and incidents.
• Operate magnetometer and X-ray machines effectively.
• Use two-way radios for clear and concise communication.
• Apply listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures.
• Perform CPR or first aid when needed.
• Ensure credentials are maintained per contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Project Manager.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• United States citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident who is currently a member of, or has an honorable discharge from, any component of the United States Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard).
• Possess a Social Security Card issued by the Social Security Administration.
• Meet one of the following experience and education criteria:
  • 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.
• Received, at minimum, either a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) from an accredited institution.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and comprehending English; able to compose written reports in English.
• Strong relevant knowledge of the security industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service-driven mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present information to all levels of internal and external customers.
• Trainable and able to display proficiency in firearms (pistol), intermediate weapons (OC spray and expandable baton), and First Aid, CPR, AED.

Physical Demands

• Physically able to perform tasks required for assigned duties.
• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping up to twelve (12) hours per day, either indoors or outdoors.
• 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 capacity to mentally and physically react quickly to unexpected and dangerous situations.

Certifications

• CPR/First Aid Basic Training.
• 72/64 hours Handcuffing Tactics and Instruction.
• OC aerosol spray certification.
• MEB Expandable Baton certification.
• Initial Weapon Training.
• DHS Suitability.
• National Weapons Detection Training Program.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K/403b Plan

Schedule

Full-Time position with shifts available: 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends.