Protective Security Officer - FKY

POSITION OVERVIEW

Staff armed security posts and provide security for the personnel and property of, and visitors to, assigned US Government Property. May also work in a Control Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Protect personnel and property in a professional manner
• Meet and deal tactfully and politely with general public and visitors
• Effectively and efficiently screen and process visitors
• Identify, report, delay or detain persons who violate rules and regulations
• Conduct internal and external roving foot patrols
• Traffic control
• Ability to maintain excellent detection rate on x ray machine
• Detect and respond to alarms and emergencies
• Secure entrances and exits during emergencies
• Control keys and lock combinations
• Communicate and remain accessible via two way radio or company issued cellular phone
• Understand and comply with all requirements defined within company documents to include: Post and General Orders, plans, policies, procedures.
• Observe and report all offenses/incidents
• Complete all reports and paperwork as required
• Provide first aid, CPR, and assist during emergencies as necessary.
• Must be able to wear protective body armor as a part of the duty uniform.
• Maintain mandated training requirements in accordance with company guidance.
• Maintain physical fitness, agility requirements, and weapons qualifications.
• Ensure safety requirements compliance and safe work practices.
• Support safety programs Participate in Quality and Process Improvement programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular, in-person attendance is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a United States citizen; or a Lawful Permanent Resident who is currently a member of, or who possesses a verifiable honorable discharge from, any component the United States Armed Forces
• Been issued a Social Security Card by the Social Security Administration, Which bears the individuals name and social security number
• Have verifiable documentation of at least one experience level and at least one educational level or any reasonable combination listed below

  • Experience:
    

    • A minimum of two (2) years of security (armed) or law enforcement experience; or
    • A minimum of two (2) years of honorable service as a member of any U.S. Armed forces component

  • Education:
    

    • Received a High School Diploma from an accredited learning institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or as identified on a DD214; or
    • Received a General Equivalency Diploma accredited learning institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or as identified on a DD214; or
    • A minimum of 60 credit hours, in a related field, from an accredited learning institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or
    • Successful completion of a federal/state certified law enforcement education and training or police officer's standard training course that may result in a law enforcement appointment or commission

• Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must meet all medical and physical standards outline in the contract
• Pass and maintain medical, and physical fitness standards
• Meet background screening and U.S. Government suitability requirements
• Successful completion of Protective Security Officer Training and certification
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts
• Secret Clearance preferred but not required

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must have visual and audio acuity to operate motor vehicles or machines firearms and clearing barrels.
• May be subject to outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures and weather
• Subject to high noise levels
• Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, often without breaks, and may be required to climb stairs or ladders and walk up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Must meet all physical and psychological standards as required by the contract
• Travel may be required