Armed Protective Security Officers - South Carolina

BTI Security; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

BTI Security is looking for Armed Protective Security Officers in South Carolina to ensure the safety and security of community areas. Candidates must have a strong understanding of security protocols, effective communication skills, and the ability to respond to emergencies. This position offers both full-time and part-time shifts and requires at least a high school diploma along with relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K/403b Plan

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have two years of armed security or one year of law enforcement experience.
• Fluent in English, able to write reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access to the premises.
• Provide detailed reports on daily activities.
• Perform CPR or first aid as necessary.

Skills

Patrolling

Monitoring surveillance cameras

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Communication devices

X-ray machines

Magnetometer

Job description

Armed Protective Security Officers - South Carolina

Armed Protective Security Officers - South Carolina

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• 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 individuals 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 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) and 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 individuals 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 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) and First Aid, CPR, AED
  
  

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 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 12hours, with 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)

DHS Suitability

National Weapons Detection Training Program

MEB Expandable Baton

Initials Weapon Training

Basic Training Exhibits 72/64 hours

O.C. aerosol spray

Handcuffing Tactics and Instruction

CPR/First Aid

Additional Information / Benefits

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

This job reports to the Operations Manager

This is a Full and Part-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends.

Number of Openings for this position: 1

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

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• Employment type

  Part-time

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  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Security and Investigations

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