Armed Security Officer- U.S. Federal Government Contract-Government Public Trust Required

OPS Security Group•, PR

About The Position

The Armed Security Officer protects U.S. Federal Government facilities across multiple locations in Puerto Rico. The role includes operating control rooms, monitoring entrances and CCTV, conducting foot and vehicle patrols, screening visitors, employees, packages, and vehicles, maintaining access logs and key control, and protecting loading docks. Officers assist visitors, respond to incidents, conduct evacuations when necessary, secure buildings and spaces, manage traffic, and monitor fire and safety systems. They deter, detect, and, when necessary, detain unauthorized persons or individuals violating applicable laws, rules, or regulations. Officers may perform duties during civil disturbances and serve as the primary responder until law enforcement arrives. Employment is contingent on meeting all U.S. Federal Government contract requirements, including background investigation, fingerprinting, drug screening, licensing, and any required government suitability determination. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be legally authorized to carry a firearm if required by the contract.
Must speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Strong written communication skills for report writing.
Able to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Must successfully pass all required background investigations.
Must be eligible for the required Government Public Trust/Moderate Risk suitability determination or other clearance required by the contract.
Must pass drug screening and any additional government requirements.
Must maintain eligibility throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior armed security, military, or law enforcement experience.
Prior federal contract security experience.
Military veteran or former law enforcement.
CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct control room operations.
Monitor entrances and clear visitors.
Conduct interior and exterior patrols on foot and in a vehicle.
Monitor CCTV.
Assist visitors with directions and use of the facility.
Protect loading docks.
Search packages, purses, and briefcases.
Screen visitors and employees using magnetometers and X-ray equipment.
Screen vehicles using under-vehicle mirrors and visual inspection.
Maintain entry and exit logs.
Respond to incidents.
Perform building evacuations when necessary.
Secure buildings and spaces at appropriate times.
Provide traffic control when needed.
Maintain key control.
Monitor fire and safety systems.
Deter, detect, and, if necessary, detain people attempting unauthorized entry to government property or otherwise violating laws, rules, or regulations.
Perform assigned functions during civil disturbances.
Act as the primary responder until law enforcement arrives.