Protective Services Officer

at  Southern Poverty Law Center

THE SPLC IS SEEKING A PROTECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER WHO IS PASSIONATE ABOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE!

Under general supervision, the Protective Services Officer provides corporate personnel, facilities, target executives and their residences with professional protective services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

We are committed to equitable hiring practices, therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• Minimum of two years of experience as an armed/unarmed security officer, military personnel or law enforcement officer;
• Must be able to qualify with a variety of small arms and long-range weapons;
• Must be able to execute physically demanding defensive tactics; and
• High School Diploma or GED.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Controls access to SPLC facilities and their residences using a variety of sensors, detection devices, and tactics.
• Operates and monitors integrated security systems to detect unauthorized access.
• Identifies threats and unsafe conditions, and directly responds to minimize risks to SPLC personnel.
• Operates a variety of telephone and radio equipment to effectively communicate with other security personnel.
• Deters terrorist threats by maintaining a highly trained, armed, professional security presence via vehicle and foot patrol activity.
• Conducts surveillance detection operations using sophisticated Closed-Circuit TV (CCTV) systems to detect terrorists targeting of protected facilities.
• Perform executive protection security details in support of executive travel and appearances.
• Other duties assigned.

We are committed to equitable hiring practices, therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• Minimum of two years of experience as an armed/unarmed security officer, military personnel or law enforcement officer;
• Must be able to qualify with a variety of small arms and long-range weapons;
• Must be able to execute physically demanding defensive tactics; and
• High School Diploma or GED

This role the following work designations options:

• Full Time In Office: Will work from the Montgomery, Alabama SPLC office every day