Overview
Facility Security Officer (FSO) / Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) Jobs in Washington, DC at Esri
Job Title: Unarmed Protective Security Specialist
Location: Yellow Springs, OH
Employment Type: Part-Time (potential for Full-Time)
Compensation: $22 – $28/hour, based on experience
About Us:
PELTA Protective Specialists is a professional security and private investigation firm committed to providing exceptional service with a strong focus on integrity, discretion, and client privacy. Our team thrives in dynamic environments, emphasizing adaptability, clear communication, and collaboration to meet unique client needs.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly professional Protective Security Specialist to join our team in providing protective services for a high-profile venue. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, a proactive approach to identifying and managing potential risks, and a customer-focused demeanor. This role will involve maintaining a secure environment for guests, staff, and property through effective crowd management, access control, and crisis response.
Key Responsibilities:
Access Control: Conducts wanding, pat-downs, and bag checks at entry points, while ensuring guests feel welcomed and at ease. Specialists will be verifying credentials of all individuals attempting to enter restricted areas.
Crowd Control & Safety: Monitor the venue for hazards, disturbances, or emergencies, and utilize de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.
Staff Escorting: Provide secure escort for staff in public areas.
Emergency Coordination: Facilitate quick and efficient access for law enforcement, fire, and EMS teams during emergencies.
Additional Duties:
This role requires flexibility and a readiness to adapt to different security assignments, ensuring alertness and effectiveness across all assigned tasks. Specialists will work within a team of 12-20 professionals, with assignments rotating as needed.
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or higher.
Experience: Currently only accepting candidates with LE, Military, or Hospital/High-End Security Experience.
Skills: Strong situational awareness, customer service orientation, conflict resolution and de-escalation skills, and excellent interpersonal communication. Candidates must exhibit discretion, professionalism, attention to detail, and quick decision-making under pressure.
Certifications: First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are preferred, and candidates with additional experience in EMR, EMT, or Paramedic roles or with less-lethal certifications (OC, baton, taser) are highly regarded.
Why Join Us?
At PELTA Protective Specialists, we foster a supportive, respectful, and growth-oriented work culture. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of service, with a keen focus on professionalism and privacy. If you are committed to excellence and thrive in dynamic, collaborative settings, we encourage you to apply and join us in delivering top-tier security solutions.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 – $28.00 per hour
Schedule:
Evening shift
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Military or Law Enforcement: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Facility Security Officer (FSO) / Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)
Company: Esri
Location: Washington, DC
