Armed Security Officer (Secret)

Paragon Systems • Charlottesville, VA

85d

About The Position

This armed position is under the direct supervision of the Manager for assigned high profile site and performs a variety of security-related duties. In this position, you will observe and report activities and incidents at assigned locations, providing for the security and safety of client property, visitors, and personnel. As an armed officer, you may respond to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force level up to and including armed response as dictated by the situation and protocol. Additionally, you will assist in preserving order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises; control access to client site and facility through the admittance process; responsive in all situations; monitors entrances and exits and acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry. Some assignments may patrol assigned site on foot or in vehicle, checks for unsafe conditions such as hazards, unlocked doors, and security violations; protects evidence or scenes of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; prepares logs or reports as requested. May be exposed to stressful situations. Given the nature of this assignment, candidates will need to be able to acquire a Secret Clearance.

Requirements

• Ability to acquire a Secret Clearance.
• Experience in security-related duties.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and company policies.
• Ability to respond to stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report activities and incidents at assigned locations.
• Provide security and safety for client property, visitors, and personnel.
• Respond to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force.
• Assist in preserving order and enforce regulations and directives.
• Control access to client site and facility through the admittance process.
• Monitor entrances and exits to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry.
• Patrol assigned site on foot or in vehicle.
• Check for unsafe conditions such as hazards and security violations.
• Protect evidence or scenes of incident during emergencies or investigations.
• Prepare logs or reports as requested.
• Answer questions and provide directions to visitors and building tenants.
• Process visitors by verifying identification and issuing visitor passes.
• Detect and report criminal acts.
• Operate all security equipment on post.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees