Austin, TX: Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO), DHS/FPS

BTI Security; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BTI Security seeks an Armed Security Officer in Austin, TX to patrol, monitor entrances, and manage access control across posts. You will respond to incidents, document daily activities, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

CPR/First Aid certification and a valid Texas Security Guard Card are essential, along with strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset. Two years of security experience and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of security experience required.
• Possess and maintain a valid Security Guard Card.
• Strong knowledge of the security industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Customer service mindset.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor exterior and community areas.
• Control access of entrances and exits and departure of employees and visitors.
• Monitor surveillance cameras for disruptions or unlawful activities.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Provide detailed reports on daily activities and incidents.
• Perform CPR or first aid when needed.
• Maintain credentials per contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Project Manager.

Skills

Armed security

Patrolling

Access control

Surveillance

English proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Reporting

Comms (radios)

CPR/First Aid

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

At Least 2 Years of College

Tools

Magnetometer

X-ray machines

Two-way radios

Job description

• Armed Security Officers perform a variety of security-related duties depending on the post.
• 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.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to understand, explain, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, directives, and procedures per contract.
• Provide detailed reports on daily activities and 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 clearly and concisely.
• Performing CPR or first aid when needed.
• Ensure credentials are maintained per contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Project Manager.
• Two (2) years of experience security experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Security Guard Card.
• 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.

Job Skills / Requirements

• Armed Security Officers perform a variety of security-related duties depending on the post.
• 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.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to understand, explain, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, directives, and procedures per contract.
• Provide detailed reports on daily activities and 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 clearly and concisely.
• Performing CPR or first aid when needed.
• Ensure credentials are maintained per contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Project Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience security experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Security Guard Card.
• 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.

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 (Any)

• High School Diploma/GED
• At Least 2 Years of College

Certification Requirements (Any)

• TxDPS Security License (Texas Armed)
• CPR/First Aid

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: 10