FPS Protective Security Officer (PSO)

Meritus Solutions Group; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 35,402 - 50,421; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Union membership

Company-provided uniforms and gear

Job summary

A security services provider is seeking an FPS Protective Security Officer in Fresno, CA. The role involves securing federal properties and responding to emergencies. Candidates must have at least 2 years of armed security or law enforcement experience, a valid California Security Guard Registration, and must be able to pass background checks, medical evaluations, and drug screening. The position offers a salary of $31.15 per hour and requires English proficiency. Training is provided for CPR and other certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
• Must have a clean background check.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Secure federal buildings and property.
• Conduct inspections and perimeter checks.
• Response to emergencies.

Skills

Armed Security

Emergency Response

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

California State Security Guard Registration

Job description

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FPS Protective Security Officer (PSO)

Full Time Fresno, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1004

Salary Range: $31.15 To $31.15 Annually

Overview

This position is for an armed security officer at various locations in Fresno, CA. All armed security officers provide services at designated federal buildings/installations.

Synopsis

FPS Protective Security Officers (PSOs) are primarily responsible for performing security and monitoring work such as securing federal buildings and property, protecting personnel, equipment and material, and controlling access to work locations by employees and visitors. The PSO will respond to emergencies, conduct inspections and perimeter checks, and access control.

Licensing Requirements

All applicants must maintain certification as a security guard through the Bureau of Security & Investigative Services through the state of California. These certifications include Security Guard Registration, Firearms Permit, and Baton Permit (issued by the State of California).

• 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’s name and social security number.
• Have verifiable documentation of one experience and one education level listed below:

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of security (armed) or one (1) year oflaw enforcement experience in a full-duty status with a full-servicepolice department in a municipality, state, or federal lawenforcement department within the US, and have resigned orretired in good standing; or
• A minimum of two (2) years of honorable service as a member of any US Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard) component; or

Education

• Received, at minimum, either a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) from an accredited institution of higher learning, or as identified on DD Form 214.
• Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend English, and be able to compose written reports in English.

Age Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.

Job Requirements

• Clean background check (no felonies or domestic violence/assault charges).
• U.S. Citizen / hold a social security card.
• Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English.
• Pass a Medical Evaluation (to be paid for by the company).
• Drug Screen (to be paid for by the company).
• The company will assist in the processing of the federal background clearance.

Certification Requirements

• California State Security Guard Registration.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• CPR/First Aid/AED (training provided by the company).

Training Requirements

All applicants must be 100% trained in both classroom and range/weapons prior to standing post. The government requires that all applicants attend:

• 1 week of classroom training and 1 week of range training, followed by 2 days of x-ray/screening training. All training is paid for, and all applicants will receive training pay.
• All uniforms/gear/duty weapon/ammo is provided by the company.
• All guards on this contract belong to a union.

Pay

$31.15 (base pay $26.01 + $5.14 health and welfare)

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