Apply to National Protective Services
Step 1: Visit our Operations Page and make sure you are interested in working with our company (there are 168 security companies in the San Antonio are...we're not all alike!)
Step 2: Make sure you meet our application requirements. (see below)
Step 3: Send a resume to the contact point(s) listed below.
Step 4: We will contact you to schedule an interview appointment.
Step 5: Send completed application prior to interview.
Employment with National Protective Services is an honor. The standards are very strict, and the rigid requirements are difficult to fill. An individual who is employed with National Protective Services is top-notch in his or her field.
Fax: (888) 271-4768
E-mail: Info@nationalprotectiveservices.com
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1. Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed duty or be at least 21 years of age for armed duty.
2. Be physically competent and capable to perform the specific job function and activity being applied for:
a. Properly proportioned as to height and weight (See below)
b. Able to pass the NPS Physical Fitness Test (See below)
c. Possess binocular vision, correctable to 20/30
d. Able to discriminate among standard colors
e. Capable of hearing ordinary conversation at 20 feet and whispered conversation at 10 feet with each ear without benefit of a hearing aid
f. Able to perform normal or emergency duties requiring moderate to arduous physical exertion such as:
(1) Standing or walking for an entire shift
(2) Climbing stairs and ladders
(3) Lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs
(4) Running for short distances
(5) Self defense
3. Be mentally and intellectually competent and capable of performing the specific job function and activity being applied for, to include passing the NPS "Security Knowledge Exam."
4. Be emotionally and psychologically competent and capable of performing the job function and activity being applied for, to include passing a pre-hire psychological exam.
5. Be morally responsible in the judgment of the Board of Directors.
6. Be a citizen of the
7. Not have been convicted in any jurisdiction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, violation, or use or possession of a deadly weapon.
8. Not suffer from habitual drunkenness or alcoholism or narcotics addiction or dependence.
9. Be of good moral character in the opinion of the community.
10. Not possess any physical, mental, or emotional disability which in the judgment of the Board of Directors would render the persons incapable of properly performing the security activity or duties for which the applicant is applying.
11. Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate, and be able to be proven literate and able to read, write and speak in proper English.
12. Possess a valid Driver’s License or State Identification Card.
13. *Possess documents proving successful completion of required security officer training, and IFPO Certified Protection Officer (CPO) certification (may be temporarily waived if actively pursuing). See http://www.ifpo.org.
14. *Supervisor candidates must, as a minimum, possess an accredited Associate's Degree, and be Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) through IFPO (see http://www.ifpo.org) or a Certified Protection Professional through ASIS (see http://www.asisonline.org) (may be temporarily waived if actively pursuing).
15. Within 90 days of hiring, applicant must be or become Commissioned, certified in First Aid/CPR, Baton, Pepper Spray, Handcuffing, and Defensive Tactics (may be temporarily waived only if classes are not available, and only until then).
16. Private Investigator and Personal Protection Officer candidates must possess as a minimum, three years experience in security, law enforcement, military, or investigations.
17. Personal Protection Officer candidates must also pass a more extensive psychological examination, physical fitness test, and firearms qualification.
18. Provide a professional resume.
19. Pass a comprehensive background check.
Physical Fitness Standards
Push Ups (1 Minute) 22
Sit Ups (1 Minute) 28
1.5 Mile Run 19:42 minutes/seconds
300 Meter Run 78 seconds
Vertical Jump 15 inches
Bench Press 130 lbs or 65% of body weight, whichever is higher
Illinois Agility Run 24 seconds
Height and Weight/BMI Standards
Medical studies have proven that people who maintain certain height and weight ratios as well as Body Mass Index ratios are much healthier, much less susceptible to illness, and live longer, more fruitful lives. These people are also consistently better performers at work.
Height (Inches) Max Weight (Men) Max Weight (Women)
60 161 143
61 166 149
62 171 153
63 177 158
64 183 163
65 188 168
66 195 174
67 200 178
68 206 184
69 212 188
70 219 195
71 224 200
72 231 207
73 238 212
74 244 218
75 251 224
76 257 230
77 264 237
78 272 242
79 278 249
80 285 255
Maximum Allowable Body Fat: Men - 30% Women - 36%
Fax: (888) 271-4768
E-mail: Info@nationalprotectiveservices.com
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