FPS PROTECTIVE SECURITY OFFICER
WASHINGTON, DC

Position Description:

The Protective Security Officer (PSO) supports the security and protection of the DOC facility in Washington, DC, through vigilant monitoring, access control, emergency response, and patrol operations. PSOs are entrusted with the safety of DOC personnel, visitors, and infrastructure. This position requires a high degree of reliability, professionalism, and adherence to strict security standards.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• PSOs will perform a variety of security-related duties, depending on the type of posts assigned and must be thoroughly familiar with Post Orders of assigned posts.
   

• PSOs will monitor and observe facility occupants and visitors for compliance with Federal Management Regulations, Facility Management, (41 CFR 102-74) and facility's posted rules and regulations.
   

• PSOs shall identify, report, delay, or detain persons who violate rules and regulations, as appropriate and in accordance with Post Orders and will be required to summon a sworn supervisory lieutenant or Officer-In-Charge (OIC) to any situation requiring the detention or custody of a violator
   

• PSOs shall report incidents in accordance with established procedures.
   

• Off-going PSOs shall provide a summary to on-coming PSOs and Contract Shift Supervisor of recent, continuing, or anticipated events and occurrences for assigned post.
   

• PSOs shall be responsible for maintaining logs, reports, and files of incidents and occurrences encountered during tour of duty.
   

• PSOs will perform duties in a professional manner, responsible for observing surrounding environment, and, when necessary, questioning those persons whose activities arouse suspicion.
   

• PSOs shall be knowledgeable of location and use of first aid kits, fire extinguishers, AEDs, fire alarms, emergency exits, and duress alarms (if any) and ready, willing, and able to use as necessary and required by Post Orders.
   

• PSOs shall be familiar with each tenant Agency and location within facility, restrooms, elevators, entrances and exits, retail spaces, and parking areas, and shall provide that information upon inquiry.
   

• PSO shall not provide more than 12 hours of combined service on any one or multiple contracts administered by DOC, in any 24-hour period. Exception to rule: There must be an eight-hour non-duty period between work periods or granted an exception by COR.

Position Requirements:

• Must successfully pass a criminal and credit background investigation to include previous employment and personal references.
   

• Must successfully pass a physical and medical examination, drug screening to include a Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB).
   

• Thirty-six (36) Hours of National Protective Security Officer Training Program for The Department of Homeland Security Contract Guards Protective Security Officer (PSO).
   

• Initial Weapons Qualification Certification.
   

• X-RAY/Screener Certification.
   

• First Aid/AED/CPR Certificate (preferably ARC/AHA).
   

• Monadnock Expandable (MEB).
   

• Secret clearance (Only Supervisors).
   

• The PSO Weapons training certification requirement is: (Glock 17, 19, 23 9MM/40CAL).

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• DHS FPS Training Certificate

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In order to be a great fit for our culture candidates:

• Need to share our safety-first commitment.

• Must have the ability to receive communications in an emergent situation 24/7.

• Must be customer service oriented with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic.

• Must have both a professional appearance and demeanor.

• Should desire to be part of a successful security team.

• Should possess problem solving skills and leadership ability.

• Be punctual.

EEO/Drug Free Workplace Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Our company takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Our company maintains a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment will be contingent on applicant passing a pre-employment drug screen.