Armed Protective Security Officers Alabama Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Jasper, Trussville, Bessemer

Armed Protective Security Officer

Location:

Alabama – Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Jasper, Trussville, Bessemer

Posted: 1 day ago – 10 openings. Position:
Full and Part-Time (1st, 2nd, 3rd Shift).

• Protect the principal against possible threats.
• Perform federal building access control, employee and visitor identification checks.
• Monitor surveillance cameras; report disruptions or unlawful activities.
• Operate magnetometer and X‑ray machines.
• Use two‑way radios for clear communication.
• Serve as first responder: CPR or first aid when needed.
• Maintain credentials per contract requirements.
• Conduct roving patrols of interior and exterior federal property.
• Prepare detailed daily reports of activities and incidents.
• Ace emergency response and evaluation procedures.
• Execute other duties assigned by Supervisor or Project Manager.

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident with honorable discharge.
• Valid Social Security Card.
• At least 2 years armed security experience or 1 year full‑time law enforcement experience.
• Minimum 2 years honorable discharge from U.S. Armed Forces.
• Fluent in spoken, read, and written English.
• Qualified with a revolver or semi‑automatic weapon.
• Strong knowledge of the security industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer‑service driven mindset.
• Effective communicator to all levels.

• Perform tasks up to 12 hours per day, indoors or outdoors.
• Stand, walk, sit, and stoop frequently.
• Remain alert for up to 12 hours.
• Remain on post up to 4 consecutive hours without sitting, eating or a break.
• Subdue violent or potentially violent individuals.
• Occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy objects, climbing stairs.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Tri‑Annual Refresher Exhibit.
• 16‑Hour X‑Ray and Magnetometer.
• CPR / American Red Cross Certification.
• Firearms Qualification.
• Handcuffing Tactics and Instruction.
• Initials Weapon Training.
• O.C. Aerosol Spray.
• MEB Expandable Baton.
• Basic Training Exhibits 72/64 hours.
• DHS Suitability.
• National Weapons Detection Training Program.
• FPS Orientation Certificate.

• Medical, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays.

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.