Protective Security Officer
Minimum Requirements:
To be considered for employment, you must meet the following criteria:
- Experience: At least two years of armed security, law enforcement, or military service.
- Certification: A valid State of Ohio OPOTA 20-hour firearms training certificate is required.
- If you do not currently possess this certification, please refer to the attached document for instructions on how to obtain it.
- Note: This training must be completed at your own expense prior to proceeding.
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must be citizen of the United States of America
- Must complete (sign/date) a Lautenberg Amendment Statement/Domestic Violence certification annually
Important Information About Our Hiring Process:
- AEPS is not a typical security company. Our hiring process is comprehensive and may take 6 to 8 months.
- As a Federal contractor, all candidates must pass a government background check, which can take 1 to 6 months.
- Employment cannot begin until this check is successfully completed.
- Upon clearance, candidates must complete a physical exam, including an agility test.
- All new hires are required to complete the following in-house training:
- 36 hours of classroom instruction
- 4 hours of OC/BAT training
- 4 hours of CPR certification
- 32 hours of firearms training and qualification