Protective Security Officer

Overview

The Protective Security Officer (PSO) provides armed security services at federally protected IRS facilities in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS). PSOs are responsible for controlling access, protecting federal personnel and property, detecting and responding to security threats, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations, post orders, and FPS standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform access control duties by verifying identification, controlling entry and exit of personnel, visitors, vehicles, and property
• Conduct screening operations using x-ray machines, magnetometers, hand-held detectors, and manual inspection techniques, as required
• Perform patrol and response duties, including interior and exterior patrols, alarm response, and observation for suspicious activity
• Operate security and safety systems such as CCTV, fire alarms, intrusion detection systems, and communication equipment
• Process visitors by verifying identification, issuing badges, maintaining logs, and coordinating escorts
• Identify, report, delay, or detain individuals who violate rules or pose a security risk, in accordance with post orders and applicable laws
• Respond to emergencies including medical incidents, fire alarms, hazardous conditions, civil disturbances, and evacuations
• Prepare accurate and timely reports, logs, and documentation, including incident and prohibited items reports
• Maintain professional appearance, conduct, and customer service standards while representing FPS and the federal government
• Safeguard government- and contractor-issued equipment, keys, weapons, and access devices
• Coordinate with FPS, supervisors, and law enforcement personnel as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of armed security, law enforcement, or military experience, or qualifying education/training
• Meets all FPS Protective Security Officer medical standard qualification requirements
• Valid Maryland State Police Security Guard Certification
• Active Maryland Handgun Wear and Carry Permit
• Current Maryland State Police approved firearms training and weapons qualification
• Must maintain a professional appearance and comply with all FPS contract uniform and grooming standards as required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain firearms qualification and all required training certifications (CPR/AED/First Aid, FPS training, and post-specific training)
• Must be able stand, walk, patrol, and respond to emergencies for extended periods

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Strong observation, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to write clear, accurate, and timely reports

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.