Private Armed Security Officer

Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE) in Charleston, SC seeks proposals from licensed security firms to provide armed security officer services at its historic synagogue. The contract will cover access control, visitor screening, bag inspection, incident reporting, and continuous protection during religious services and public operating hours, averaging 45‑50 hours per week, including nights and weekends. Funding is partially supplied by a federal NSGP grant. • Provide armed security officer on‑site whenever the facility is open to the public (≈45‑50 hrs/week). • Perform access control, visitor screening, bag inspections, and detailed incident reporting. • Cover all religious services, public hours, and night/weekend shifts. • Must be a licensed security firm with armed guard capability; contract funded in part by a federal grant.