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Armed Protective Security Officers - Columbia, South Carolina

BTI Security
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026
Job Skills / Requirements

  • Patrolling and monitoring exterior and community areas on premises.
  • Access control of entrances and exits and departure of employees and visitors.
  • Monitoring surveillance cameras for any disruptions or unlawful activities
  • Providing detailed reports on daily activities and/or incidents that may have occurred.
  • Knowledgeable and able to effectively use magnetometer and X-ray machines.
  • Using provided communication devices, such as two-way radios, in a clear and concise manner
  • Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures.
  • Performing CPR or first aid when needed
  • Ensure credentials are maintained per contract requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Project Manager.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • 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 name and social security number
  • Have verifiable documentation of one experience and one education level listed below:
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience (armed) security experience or one (1) year of law enforcement experience in a full-duty status with a full-service police department in a municipality, state, or federal law enforcement department within the US.
  • A minimum of two (2) years as a member of any US Armed Forces with an honorable discharge
  • Received, at minimum, either a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend English and be able to compose written reports in English
  • Strong relevant knowledge of the security industry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must have a customer service-driven mindset
  • Ability to communicate effectively and present information to all levels of internal and external customers
  • Must be trainable and able to display proficiency in firearms (pistol), intermediate weapons (OC spray and expandable baton), First Aid, CPR, AED

Physical Demands

  • PSOs shall be physically able to perform tasks in the performance of assigned duties
  • Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors
  • Ability to remain on post for up to four (4) consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or receiving a break
  • Ability to remain alert for up to 12 hours, with the ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (Any)

CPR/American Red Cross Certification

Firearms Qualification

Handcuffing Tactics and Instruction

O.C. aerosol spray

MEB Expandable Baton

DHS Letter of Suitability

Initials Weapon Training

FPS Orientation Certificate

National Weapons Detection Training Program

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays

This job reports to the Operations Manager

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift.

Number of Openings for this position: 2

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