This course serves as your official introduction to the responsibilities, expectations, and mission of an Protective Security Officer (PSO) with Meritus in support of our client, the Social Security Administration (SSA). Whether you’re stepping into the world of security for the first time or expanding upon prior experience, this course is designed to prepare you with the knowledge, mindset, and confidence required to succeed in a high-reliability, mission-critical environment.
Over the coming modules, you’ll explore the essential components of the Meritus philosophy and the operational demands unique to the SSA contract. This course blends professional standards with real-world application, offering you a structured, immersive path through the foundations of armed security work. By the time you complete the training, you will understand not only *what* to do on post, but *why* your role matters.
Explore how the Social Security Administration serves the public, why its facilities are critical infrastructure, and your role in protecting people, property, and processes.
Receive a downloadable certificate verifying successful completion of this course—ideal for agency compliance tracking.
Learn what it means to represent Meritus and how your conduct directly influences client trust and public safety.
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Mr. Elliot J. Fix is a highly credentialed and results-driven training professional with over 19 years of experience in federal security operations, tactical instruction, and workforce compliance. As the Training Manager for Meritus Solutions Group, Mr. Fix leads the full spectrum of Protective Security Officer (PSO) training in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Protective Service (FPS) requirements. He holds certifications as an Instructor-Trainer in Monadnock Expandable Baton, Defensive Tactics, OC Aerosols, Use of Force, and First Aid/CPR/AED, as well as NRA certifications for Pistol and Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle. He is also a certified instructor under DHS’s National Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP), delivering foundational, refresher, and advanced instruction with precision and compliance.
Mr. Fix is known for transforming complex tactical standards into practical, scenario-based instruction that builds confidence, capability, and compliance among PSOs. Leveraging his background as a U.S. Marine Corps Team Leader and primary weapons trainer, he instills operational discipline and mission readiness in every trainee. He designs custom curricula, manages all training documentation, and conducts performance-driven refresher courses that ensure Meritus Solutions Group’s PSOs meet or exceed all contractual standards. Mr. Fix’s instructional leadership, deep subject-matter expertise, and command presence make him a critical asset to Meritus’s and our clients.
