Armed Protective Security Officers; PSO - Washington, D.C.

Armed Protective Security Officers (PSO) - Washington, D.C.

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• Protect the principal against possible threats.
• Federal building access control; employee and visitor identification checks; security equipment monitoring; roving patrols of interior and exterior federal property.
• Monitor surveillance cameras for disruptions or unlawful activity.
• Provide detailed reports on daily activities and incidents.
• Use magnetometer and X‑ray machines effectively.
• Communicate through two‑way radios clearly and concisely.
• Leverage excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures.
• Perform CPR or first aid when needed.
• Maintain credentials per contract requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Project Manager.

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• United States citizen or lawful permanent resident with verifiable honorable discharge from any component of the Armed Forces.
• Social Security Card issued by the Social Security Administration.
• Minimum 2 years of armed security experience or 1 year of full‑duty police experience in a full‑service police department.
• Minimum 2 years of service in any U.S. Armed Forces with honorable discharge.
• Fluency in English; ability to compose written reports in English.
• Capability to qualify with a revolver or semi‑automatic firearm.
• Strong knowledge of the security industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer‑service driven mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present information to all levels of internal and external customers.

• Perform tasks requiring frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, stooping for up to 12 hours per day, indoors or outdoors.
• Interact frequently with the general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center; speak clearly and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Remain on post for up to 4 consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or receiving a break.
• Remain alert for up to 12 hours, reacting quickly to unexpected and dangerous situations.
• Subdue violent or potentially violent individuals or intervene in a crisis.
• Occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, climbing stairs.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• MD Armed Guard Card.
• Tri‑Annual Refresher Exhibit.
• DHS Suitability.
• CPR/American Red Cross Certification.
• MD Security Guard Certification Unarmed.
• National Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP).
• MEB Expandable Baton training.
• Firearms Qualification.
• Initials Weapon Training.
• FPS Orientation Certificate.
• Basic Training Exhibits 72/64 hours.
• O.C. aerosol spray training.

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

Full and Part‑Time position; 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shift;
Weekends.

Number of openings: 10.

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