Armed Special Police Officers (SPO) - JFKC, Washington, DC - BTI Security : Job Details

Overview

BTI Security is committed to hiring top-notch security professionals. Our industry-low turnover rate shows we know how to attract quality employees and retain them. To help realize your full potential, BTI Security is committed to training our employees. In addition, we provide the opportunity for career growth and competitive compensation that rewards you for exceptional performance.BTI is accepting applications for experienced and licensed Armed Special Police Officers (SPO). Candidates must have an active Armed SPO license issued by the District of Colombia (DC), Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), or Security Officers Management Branch (SOMB).

Job Skills / Requirements

Armed SPOs shall perform all tasks under the duties outlined within the Post Orders, which the Office of Safety and Security prepares for all shifts on each post. Some of the responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Access Control Package Screening (X-Ray Machine)
• Personnel screening (Hand Wands / Magnetometers)
• Traffic Control Visitor processing
• Vehicle inspection
• Communications and dispatching
• Patrol Operations
• Emergency and event response
• Correctly attired in uniform, equipment, and grooming.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in law enforcement, or security, or a combination of both
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalency; however, collegiate academic coursework or an AA/AS degree is preferred
• Current SPO (Armed) license issued by the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Security Officers Management Branch (SOMB)
• Pass suitability determination
• SPO shall carry a current 9mm Caliber Semiautomatic Pistol, “Qualified” card signed and dated by a certified firearms instructor
• Certified to carry and shall carry Pepper Spray (Oleoresin Capsicum)
• Possess a current “CPR/First Aid” card issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands

• SPOs shall be physically able to perform tasks in the performance of assigned duties
• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors
• Frequent contact with the general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center, requiring an ability to speak clearly and distinctly and remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to remain on post for up to four (4) consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or receiving a break
• Ability to remain alert for up to 12 hours, with the ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations
• Ability to subdue violent or potentially violent or disturbed individuals or intervene in a crisis
• Occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, climbing stairs

Training Requirements

• All SPOs must complete the training requirements and pass the required written examination.
• All SPOs must take the following training:
• 40 hours of Initial Weapons Training
• X-ray and Magnetometer
• Fitness for duty certification
• Emergency Evacuation Procedures
• Code Bravo
• Watch Tour Procedures

Certification Requirements (All)

• DCSPO Armed License
• OC Spray Certification
• CPR/First Aid Card

Education Requirements (Any)

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

Screening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check

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