Armed Protective Security Officer (FPS) - Birmingham, AL

BTI Security
Birmingham, AL
Job Skills / Requirements

  • Protect the principal against possible threats
  • Federal building access control, employee and visitor identification checks, security equipment monitoring, roving patrols of the interior and exterior of federal property
  • 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
  • Must be able to obtain suitability and/or clearance.
  • 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 individuals name and social security number
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience security (armed) 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
  • Must be able to fluently speak, read, comprehend English, and be able to compose written reports in English.
  • Must be able to qualify with a revolver or semi-automatic
  • Must possess strong relevant knowledge of the security industry.
  • Be able to demonstrate 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

Physical Demands

  • PSO’s shall be physically able to perform tasks in performance of assigned duties
  • Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping up to 12hours pr day, either indoors or outdoors
  • Frequent contact with general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center, requiring an ability to speak clearly and distinctly and remain calm in stressful situations
  • Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without sitting, eating or receiving a break
  • Ability to remain alert for up to 12hours, with ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations
  • Ability to subdue violent or potentially violent or disturbed individuals, or intervene in a crisis
  • Occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy object, climbing stairs

BTI Security is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, social and recreational programs, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (All)

All Required PSO Training and Certs

Tri- Annual Refresher Exhibit

16 Hour X-Ray and Magnetometer

M.E.B. Training

CPR/American Red Cross Certification

Firearms Qualification

Initials Weapon Training

O.C. aerosol spray

Handcuffing Tactics and Instruction

MEB Expandable Baton

DHS Letter of Suitability

DHS Suitability

National Weapons Detection Training Program

FPS Orientation Certificate

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

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Posted 2026-02-15

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