Summary The Security Officer (SO) is primarily responsible for performing protective service work such as guarding government owned or leased buildings and property, protecting government equipment and material, and controlling access to government installations by employees, visitors, and residents. The SO will respond to emergencies, enforce government regulations, and conduct crowd, parking, and traffic control, inspections, and perimeter and internal access control. The SO does not act in the capacity of a law enforcement officer and has no arrest or apprehension powers. Responsibilities Required to follow all company personnel and safety policies, and perform all assigned duties in a safe work manner. Will arrive at work in proper uniform and carrying needed, issued equipment Will be required to exercise force up to and including deadly force. Required to operate effectively in a foreign nation environment, sensitive to cultural differences. Will participate in Guard Mount, receive assigned post, and copy any extra instructions. Will carry out general and special orders for post assigned Will communicate via radio, telephone and orally according to orders Required to interact and escort as required with public and government personnel. Will provide access control, traffic control and conduct walking and motorized armed security functions Will be responsible for cleanliness of uniform and equipment assigned. Will follow applicable standard operating procedures and government regulations pertaining to security of weapons, buildings, personnel, government property and equipment Will conduct personnel, vehicular, building, & facility checks and package & parcel inspection Must be able to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum High School Diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age. Minimum two years’ experience preferably with a civilian police force, military police force, or civilian security guard organization. Be weapons certified and qualified in the use and handling of a 9mm hand-carry weapon, various individual and crew served weapons, and non-lethal OC. Honorably discharged (If Applicable). Pass an in-depth Background Check, Drug Screen and Physical Exam, Psychological Exam, Dental Exam, and Training Course. Successfully completed all training and have obtained all required permits, licenses, certifications, and security clearances for the site. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license. Must speak, read, write, and understand the English language, apply written rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training material. Must possess an active Secret clearance. Be able to obtain Armed Security Guard License, as may be required by a state. Be able to obtain Unarmed Security Guard License, as may be required by a state. Be able to meet any Federal or Municipal requirements to work as an Armed Security Guard. Have no record or history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture during the previous five years. Have no felony convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual’s reliability including those crimes classified under the Lautenberg Act. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment. Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook