Executive Protection & Security Officer

Southern Poverty Law Center; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The SPLC is seeking a Part-Time Protective Services Officer who is passionate about social justice and dedicated to protecting people and property.

Under general supervision, the officer will monitor access to SPLC facilities, operate CCTV and other security systems, and respond to threats while coordinating with security staff. The role requires working in-office and maintaining readiness to lift up to 75 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience as an armed/unarmed security officer, military personnel or law enforcement officer.
• Must be able to qualify with a variety of small arms and long-range weapons.
• Must be able to execute physically demanding defensive tactics; and
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Control access to SPLC facilities and their residences using sensors, detection devices, and tactics.
• Operate and monitor integrated security systems to detect unauthorized access.
• Identify threats and unsafe conditions, and directly respond to minimize risks to SPLC personnel.
• Operate a variety of telephone and radio equipment to effectively communicate with other security personnel.
• Deter terrorist threats by maintaining a highly trained, armed, professional security presence via vehicle and foot patrol activity.
• Conduct surveillance detection operations using CCTV systems to detect terrorists targeting protected facilities.
• Perform executive protection security details in support of executive travel and appearances.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the job classification.

Skills

Observant and Responsive

Experienced

Attentive and Thorough

Communicative

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Security systems

Job description

The SPLC is seeking a Part-Time Protective Services Officer who is passionate about social justice and dedicated to protecting people and property.

Under general supervision, the officer will monitor access to SPLC facilities, operate CCTV and other security systems, and respond to threats while coordinating with security staff. The role requires working in-office and maintaining readiness to lift up to 75 pounds as needed.