Elite Armed Security Officer — Patrol & Response

BTI Security

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

4 hours ago
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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 qualified security personnel in Columbia, SC to patrol, monitor premises, and control access. You will operate security equipment, prepare incident reports, and respond to emergencies with CPR and first aid as needed. This full-time role requires English fluency, valid credentials, and a customer-service mindset.

Training opportunities and career growth are provided. The position involves shifts across early, mid, and later hours at various site locations, with full

Qualifications

  • Must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident with honorable discharge.
  • Two years armed security or one year of law enforcement in full-duty status.
  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Fluently speak, read, and write English.
  • Strong security knowledge and customer service mindset.
  • Trainable in firearms, OC spray, baton, First Aid, CPR, AED.

Responsibilities

  • Patrol and monitor exterior and community areas on premises.
  • Provide access control for entrances and exits and accompanying individuals.
  • Monitor surveillance cameras for disturbances or unlawful activity.
  • Prepare detailed daily activity or incident reports.
  • Operate magnetometer and X-ray equipment as required.
  • Use two-way radios to communicate clearly in emergencies.
  • Respond to emergencies with CPR/first aid as needed and document actions.
  • Maintain credentials per contract requirements and update as directed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Project Manager.

Skills

Patrolling
Access control
Surveillance monitoring
Report writing
First aid/CPR
Communication skills
Firearms training
OC spray
Baton training
Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma/GED
Firearms Qualification
Handcuffing Tactics and Instruction
CPR/American Red Cross Certification
OC aerosol spray
MEB Expandable Baton
DHS Letter of Suitability
FPS Orientation Certificate
National Weapons Detection Training Program

Tools

Magnetometer
X-ray machines
Two-way radios

Job description

BTI Security is seeking qualified security personnel in Columbia, SC to patrol, monitor premises, and control access. You will operate security equipment, prepare incident reports, and respond to emergencies with CPR and first aid as needed. This full-time role requires English fluency, valid credentials, and a customer-service mindset.

Training opportunities and career growth are provided. The position involves shifts across early, mid, and later hours at various site locations, with full

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