Job Description

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

Emergency care may include, but is not limited to:

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs)
• Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care for simple and multiple-system trauma
• Bandaging wounds
• Treatment of shock

Additional care is provided based on the assessment of a patient and the obtaining of historical information.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalency; however, collegiate academic coursework or an AA/AS degree is preferable
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in law enforcement, security, or a combination of both. Minimum of 1 year of experience as a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certified EMT
• Current SPO (Unarmed) license issued by the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Security Officers Management Branch (SOMB)
• Carry and maintain an NREMT EMT Certification and an American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider
• CPR Certification (or equivalent). Carry a current “Advanced First Aid” card issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent. Pass suitability determination
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills Training

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
•  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

Training Requirements

All SPOs must complete the training requirements and pass the required written examination:

• Security Post Orders
• Emergency Evacuation Procedures
• Code Bravo
• Watch Tour Procedures Certification

 Requirements (All)

-Armed SPO License issued by the District of Columbia and SOMB

-Advanced First Aid Card issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent

-NREMT EMT Certification and an American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider CPR Certification (or equivalent)

 BTI Security is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, social and recreational programs, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (Any)

DC Armed SPO
O.C. aerosol spray
Handcuffing Tactics and Instruction
CPR/First Aid

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays