ARMED Federal Protective Security Officers (PSO) - Columbia

At BTI Security, we deliver elite security solutions across federal, state, and commercial environments. As a Federal Protective Security Officer (FPS), you will serve on the front lines of defense for vital federal facilities, public figures, and government property. Join a dedicated team committed to operational excellence, professional integrity, and public safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Access Control & Facility Protection: Monitor entry points, perform employee/visitor ID checks, and operate screening equipment (magnetometers, walk-through metal detectors, X-ray machines).
• Patrol & Surveillance: Conduct interior and exterior roving patrols to guard government property, personnel, and public figures.
• Detailed Reporting: Prepare and submit detailed, timely written reports on daily activities, security violations, maintenance issues, and shift incidents.
• Emergency Response & Care: Execute emergency response and evacuation procedures, manage crisis situations, and perform CPR/First Aid when needed.
• Tactical Communication: Use provided communication devices, such as two-way radios, clearly and concisely to coordinate with team members, law enforcement, and dispatch centers.
• Contractual Compliance: Ensure credentials, licenses, and security certifications are strictly maintained per contract requirements.
• Supervisor Support: Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Project Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Education: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) from an accredited institution.
• Citizenship / Military: U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident who is currently a member of, or possesses a verifiable Honorable Discharge from, any component of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard).
• Identification: Valid Social Security Card issued by the Social Security Administration bearing individual's legal name and SSN.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of armed security experience; OR 1 year of law enforcement experience in full-duty status with a municipal, state, or federal department; OR 2 years of service in any U.S. Armed Forces branch with an Honorable Discharge.
• Equipment Proficiency: Knowledgeable and able to effectively use magnetometers and X-ray inspection machines.
• Language & Literacy: Fluently speak, read, and comprehend English, and compose clear written reports in English.
• Weapons Qualification: Must be able to qualify and maintain active certification with a semi-automatic handgun.
• Industry Knowledge & Mindset: Strong security industry knowledge, excellent written/verbal communication skills, and a customer service-driven mindset.
• Customer Relations: Ability to communicate effectively and present information professionally to all levels of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions

• Shift Duration & Movement: Perform frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping up to 12 hours per day, indoors or outdoors, during day or night shifts.
• Environmental Exposure: Outdoor posts require ability to withstand extreme weather conditions, including heat, humidity, cold, snow, sleet, rain, hail, and wind.
• Continuous Post Duty: Ability to remain on post for up to 4 consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or receiving a break.
• Alertness & Readiness: Ability to remain alert for up to 12 hours, with capacity to mentally and physically react quickly to unexpected and dangerous situations.
• Interpersonal & Crisis Response: Frequent contact with public, law enforcement, and dispatch, requiring clear speech and ability to remain calm under stress.
• Physical Intervention: Ability to subdue violent, potentially violent, or disturbed individuals, or intervene directly in a crisis.
• Equipment Operation: Ability to operate post-security equipment, including handheld/walk-thru metal detectors, X-ray machines, and CCTV systems.
• Documentation & Directives: Ability to read Post Orders, daily assignments, BOLO notices, write detailed incident reports, and respond promptly to dispatches/orders.
• Strenuous Activity: Occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, and climbing stairs.