FPS Protective Security Officer (PSO)

Overview

This position is for an armed security officer at various locations in Fresno, CA.  All armed security officers provide services at designated federal buildings/installations.  

 Synopsis

FPS Protective Security Officers (PSOs) are primarily responsible for performing security and monitoring work such as securing federal buildings and property, protecting personnel, equipment and material, and controlling access to work locations by employees and visitors. The PSO will respond to emergencies, conduct inspections and perimeter checks, and access control.

 Licensing Requirements

All applicants must maintain certification as a security guard through the Bureau of Security & Investigative Services through the state of California.  These certifications include Security Guard Registration, Firearms Permit, and Baton Permit (issued by the State of California).

To obtain the California licenses you must complete the required state training through BSIS,  Security Guard Registration - Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

 General Qualifications

• 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 individual’s name and social security number.
• Have verifiable documentation of one experience and one education level listed below:

  Experience 

• A minimum of two (2) years of security (armed) 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, and have resigned or retired in good standing; or
• A minimum of two (2) years of honorable service as a member of any US Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard) component; or

 Education 

• Received, at minimum, either a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) from an accredited institution of higher learning, or as identified on DD Form 214. 
• Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend English, and be able to compose written reports in English.

 Age Requirements

•  Must be 21 years of age.

  Job Requirements

• Clean background check (no felonies or domestic violence/assault charges).
• U.S. Citizen / hold a social security card.
• Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English.
• Pass a Medical Evaluation (to be paid for by the company).
• Drug Screen (to be paid for by the company).
• The company will assist in the processing of the federal background clearance.

 Certification Requirements

• California State Security Guard Registration.
• California State Firearms Permit.
• California State Baton Permit.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• CPR/First Aid/AED (training provided by the company).

 Training Requirements

All applicants must be 100% trained in both classroom and range/weapons prior to standing post. The government requires that all applicants attend:

• 1 week of classroom training and 1 week of range training, followed by 2 days of x-ray/screening training. All training is paid for, and all applicants will receive training pay. 
• All uniforms/gear/duty weapon/ammo is provided by the company.
• All guards on this contract belong to a union.

Pay

$31.15 (base pay $26.01 $5.14 health and welfare)

 Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

 Schedule: Varies. 

 Work Location: Fresno, CA