Armed Protective Security Officers (PSO) - Charleston, (Operations)

BTI Security
Charleston, South Carolina 29412 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    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 detailedreports 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 individuals 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 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) and First Aid, CPR, AED

    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 twelve (12) hours per day, either indoors or outdoors

    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

    Education Requirements (All)

    High School Diploma/GED

    Certification Requirements (All)

    CPR/First Aid O.C. aerosol spray Basic Training Exhibits 72/64 hours Initials Weapon Training Handcuffing Tactics and Instruction MEB Expandable Baton DHS Suitability National Weapons Detection Training Program

    Additional Information / Benefits

    Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan

    This job reports to the Operations Manager

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

    Number of Openings for this position: 10

  • Job Description

    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 detailedreports 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 individuals 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 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) and First Aid, CPR, AED

    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 twelve (12) hours per day, either indoors or outdoors

    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

    Education Requirements (All)

    High School Diploma/GED

    Certification Requirements (All)

    CPR/First Aid O.C. aerosol spray Basic Training Exhibits 72/64 hours Initials Weapon Training Handcuffing Tactics and Instruction MEB Expandable Baton DHS Suitability National Weapons Detection Training Program

    Additional Information / Benefits

    Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan

    This job reports to the Operations Manager

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

    Number of Openings for this position: 10

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