Armed Lead Security Officer

Constellis•Radford, VA

21h

About The Position

The Armed Lead Security Officer staffs armed posts, conducts patrols, manages access control—including ID checks and X-ray screening—deterrs threats, and protects personnel, visitors, and property at assigned U.S. Government facilities. The position provides physical security for Radford Army Ammunition Plant and responds to incidents that affect facility security. Duties may include covering Captain Shifts on weekends, holidays, and additional shifts as assigned. The role may require travel and fitting for or wearing a respirator.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a valid driver's license.
Have a high school diploma.
Perform 19 pushups in two minutes annually.
Run 1.5 miles in 17 minutes and 30 seconds annually.
Pass range qualification semiannually.
Once hired, be able to obtain and hold a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Meet all physical and psychological standards required by the contract.
Have the visual and audio acuity needed to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment and machines such as firearms and clearing barrels.
Be able to exert up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Provide physical security for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and respond as directed to incidents affecting facility security.
Cover Captain Shifts on weekends, holidays, and additional shifts as assigned.
Patrol and protect facilities on foot and/or by vehicle to detect or prevent illegal or unauthorized activities.
Protect government property, classified material, and personnel within assigned areas from unauthorized access, theft, or intentional destruction.
Report and respond to unusual or emergency situations, using the appropriate degree of physical force and/or weaponry as circumstances dictate.
Watch for potential security, property, or safety concerns and initiate appropriate actions.
Control ingress and egress into and out of posted, controlled, or security areas.
Perform directed security duties, including responding to situations that may require physical and/or deadly force.
Enforce applicable rules and regulations concerning trespass or demonstrations and the exclusion of prohibited articles or contraband.
Prevent and report violations of security and safety rules and regulations.
Respond to protective alarm signals and other unusual or suspicious activities.
Maintain working knowledge of written and oral security and guard orders pertaining to assigned duties.
Maintain proficiency with assigned weapons by achieving required qualification scores and maintaining the fitness required to pass annual qualification tests and carry out duties safely.
Maintain proficiency in the care, maintenance, operation, disassembly, and assembly of applicable duty weapons.
Perform other duties as assigned.