Armed Protective Security Officers - Columbia, South Carolina

BTI Security; Columbia (SC); 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 in Columbia, SC is seeking a full-time security officer. The role requires armed security or law enforcement experience, U.S. citizenship or eligible status, and a valid High School Diploma/GED. You will patrol, monitor cameras, control access, and report incidents with strong written communication.

Candidates must be proficient with magnetometer and X-ray equipment, maintain credentials, and be capable of handling CPR/First Aid. Excellent customer service and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 21 years of age.
• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident with honorable military discharge.
• Social Security Card issued by SSA with name and SSN.
• Verifiable documentation of one experience and one education level: two years armed security or one year police experience; two years US Armed Forces with honorable discharge.
• Fluent English reading/writing; able to write reports.

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 daily activity and incident reports.
• Use magnetometer and X-ray machines effectively.
• Communicate clearly via two-way radios.
• Respond to emergencies with listening and service skills.
• Perform CPR or first aid when needed.
• Maintain credentials per contract requirements.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Project Manager.

Skills

Armed security experience

Law enforcement experience

English fluency

Customer service mindset

Written report writing

Firearms competency

CPR/First Aid

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Magnetometer

X-ray machines

Two-way radios

Job description

• 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
• Ensure credentials are maintained per contract requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Project Manager.
• 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)
• 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

Job Skills / Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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 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

Physical Demands

• PSOs shall be physically able to perform tasks in the performance of assigned duties
• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors
• 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 12 hours, with the ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations

Education Requirements (Any)

• High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (Any)

• 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

Additional Information / 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 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift.

Number of Openings for this position: 2