Armed Protective Security Officer (FPS) – Birmingham, AL

BTI Security; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

BTI Security is seeking a full-time security professional in the Birmingham, AL area to protect principals and facilities. The role includes monitoring cameras, conducting access control, and reporting daily activities and incidents with precision.

You will operate X-ray and magnetometer equipment, use radios for clear communication, and provide emergency response and first aid when required. Credentials must be maintained per contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Must meet security and suitability requirements.
• Experience in armed security or law enforcement preferred.
• Ability to clearly document daily activities and incidents.

Responsibilities

• Protect principal and property within federal or secured settings.
• Monitor surveillance cameras and security equipment.
• Provide detailed incident reports promptly.
• Operate magnetometer and X-ray devices per procedures.
• Communicate clearly via two-way radios.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid if needed.
• Maintain credentials per contract requirements.

Skills

Armed security

Surveillance monitoring

Access control

Incident reporting

X-ray/magnetometer use

Two-way radios

Emergency response

First aid/CPR

Credentials management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

X-ray equipment

Magnetometer

Two-way radios

Job description

Job Skills / Requirements

• 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.

Minimum 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 individuals name and social security number
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience 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 12hours pr 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 12hours, 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 object, climbing stairs

BTI Security is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, social and recreational programs, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Education Requirements (All)

• High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (All)

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

Additional Information / Benefits

• 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