Armed Federal Protective Security Officers (PSO) - Miami/Broward, Florida (Operations)

BTI Security•Miami, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

BTI Security is hiring Armed Federal Protective Security Officers to provide security at federal facilities and other contract locations in the Miami/Broward, Florida area. Officers will protect government property, personnel, public figures, and visitors through access control, screening, patrols, surveillance, emergency response, and clear communications. The role requires maintaining the credentials, licenses, and certifications required by contract, and completing required reporting and assigned duties. The position involves frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping for shifts of up to 12 hours, indoors or outdoors, on day or night shifts. Outdoor assignments may involve extreme weather. Officers may need to remain at a post for up to four consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or receiving a break, stay alert for up to 12 hours, and respond physically to crises, including subduing or intervening with individuals. Full-time and part-time shifts are available; the posting identifies this as a full-time position and lists first, second, third, and weekend shifts. Travel is not required.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who is currently serving in, or has a verifiable honorable discharge from, a component of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Provide a valid Social Security card issued by the Social Security Administration bearing the individual's legal name and SSN.
Meet one of the following experience paths: at least 2 years of armed security experience; 1 year of full-duty law enforcement experience with a municipal, state, or federal department; or 2 years of service in a U.S. Armed Forces branch with an honorable discharge.
Know how to effectively use magnetometers and X-ray inspection machines.
Fluently speak, read, and comprehend English and write clear reports in English.
Qualify and maintain active certification with a semi-automatic handgun.
Have strong security-industry knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a customer-service-driven mindset.
Communicate effectively and present information professionally to internal and external customers at all levels.
Be able to pass a background investigation, pre-employment drug screening, and contract-required site-specific medical and suitability requirements.
Perform frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping for up to 12 hours per day.
Withstand extreme weather conditions at outdoor posts, including heat, humidity, cold, snow, sleet, rain, hail, and wind.
Remain on post for up to 4 consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or receiving a break, and stay alert for up to 12 hours.
React quickly, mentally and physically, to unexpected and dangerous situations and remain calm under stress.
Be able to subdue violent, potentially violent, or disturbed individuals or intervene directly in a crisis.
Operate post-security equipment, including handheld and walk-through metal detectors, X-ray machines, and CCTV systems.
Read Post Orders, daily assignments, and BOLO notices; write detailed incident reports; and respond promptly to dispatches and orders.
Occasionally run or sprint, lift heavy weights, move heavy objects, and climb stairs.
Meet the listed education requirements: high school diploma/GED and at least 2 years of college.
Hold or complete the listed CPR/First Aid, required PSO training and certifications, basic training, firearms qualification, handcuffing tactics and instruction, O.C. aerosol spray, MEB expandable baton, DHS Letter of Suitability initials, weapon training, FPS Orientation Certificate, DHS Suitability, and National Weapons Detection Training Program requirements.

Responsibilities

Monitor entry points, check employee and visitor identification, and operate screening equipment such as magnetometers, walk-through metal detectors, and X-ray machines.
Conduct interior and exterior roving patrols to protect government property, personnel, and public figures.
Prepare and submit timely, detailed written reports on daily activities, security violations, maintenance issues, and shift incidents.
Carry out emergency response and evacuation procedures, manage crisis situations, and provide CPR or First Aid when needed.
Use provided communication devices, including two-way radios, to coordinate clearly with team members, law enforcement, and dispatch centers.
Maintain credentials, licenses, and security certifications in accordance with contract requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Project Manager.