Protective Service Officer - Pittsfield, MA

Diversified Protection Corporation; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 87,193,814 - 97,452,801; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Protection Corporation in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Protective Service Officer to safeguard assets, personnel, customers, and visitors under the supervision of the Project Manager.

Responsibilities include security patrols, enforcing access control, investigating incidents, and assisting others in following procedures. Candidates must meet eligibility and training prerequisites for FPS MA roles.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand English and communicate effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports and instructions.
• Ability to compose clear, concise reports and notes.
• Experience performing security patrols and enforcing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols to safeguard assets, personnel, visitors, and property.
• Enforce access control procedures and protect against theft, sabotage, or hazards.
• Investigate incidents and write reports on accidents and suspicious activities.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors with departmental procedures and safety rules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Written English

Communication

Report writing

Patrol security

Education

High school / GED

Job description

Protective Service Officer - FPS MA - Pittsfield, MA

Pay Rate: $35.80 per hour

Objective

This position is under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, customers, and all visitors.

Essential Functions

Read and understand the English language to effectively carry out applied printed rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training materials. Have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone and radio) with co-workers and the general public. The ability to maintain a professional, tactful and courteous demeanor under stressful situations security personnel routinely encounter. Be able to compose precise short paragraphs, written reports, and other reports in the English language as necessary.

Job Duties

• Performs security patrols.
• Enforces access control procedures.
• Protects property from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, fire, and accidents.
• Investigates and write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards, and other security-related situations.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors in following the department's procedures.
• May perform other related duties as assigned by a security Lieutenant and/or security Project Manager.

Candidate Qualifications

• Must be 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 OR a U.S. Citizen
• Must have been issued a Social Security Card by the Social Security Administration
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be a high school/GED graduate
• Must have one of the following: 2 years of armed security experience or law enforcement OR 2 years of military service (active duty or reserve) with an honorable discharge

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• The applicant must submit to a pre-employment medical exam and drug screening.
• The applicant must be able to pass an NLIC / State / Local Background check and Credit check (as applicable).
• Favorable FPS Fitness Determination (Suitability)
• State License
• 40 Hour Initial Weapons
• 36 Hour Basic Training
• Tri-Annual Refresher Training
• MEB
• OC
• First Aid, CPR, AED
• FPS Orientation
• FPS NWDTP
• FPS Firearms Qualification