Armed Security Officer (CSO)

Akima, LLC•Oak Ridge, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Armed Contract Security Officers (CSOs) provide protective services at Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) facilities. Prior to assignment, all personnel must fully meet contract requirements, including experience, physical and psychological evaluations, initial drug screening, background checks, and completion of required training. No personnel may perform under this contract until compliant with all suitability standards. The Contractor shall ensure all CSOs comply with TVA Personnel Security policies, procedures, and requirements, as well as United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations regarding eligibility to work in the United States. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Must fluently speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
Must successfully pass background screening, psychological evaluation, drug testing, and all required initial training.
Must meet all Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) suitability criteria prior to assignment.
Three (3) years of security experience within the past five (5) years.
Three (3) years of military or National Guard service (active or reserve).
Associate degree or higher in a security or law enforcement-related field.
Successful completion of a police officer's basic training academy.
Equivalent experience or education approved by the Contract Technical Supervisor (CTS).
Must be physically capable of performing all job-related functions, including frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping for up to 12 hours per day, indoors or outdoors, in all weather conditions.
Must be able to interact regularly with the public, law enforcement, and dispatch personnel while maintaining clear communication and composure under stressful situations.
Must be able to remain on post for up to four consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or using restroom facilities.
Must be able to sustain alertness for up to 12 hours and react quickly to unexpected situations using sight, hearing, smell, and touch.
Must be able to operate security equipment, including metal detectors, X-ray systems, and CCTV, while safely utilizing a firearm as required.
Must demonstrate computer proficiency, including typing and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.
Must be able to read post orders, write accurate and grammatically correct reports, and respond appropriately to routine and emergency dispatches.
Must be able to perform emergency actions, including first aid, CPR, and resuscitation until emergency medical personnel arrive.
Must be able to occasionally run, sprint, lift heavy items, move objects, and climb stairs in support of emergency operations or facility evacuations.
Contractor personnel must successfully complete an approved physical evaluation demonstrating proper endurance, physical conditioning, proficiency in the use of firearms and security equipment, and the ability to tolerate physical exertion and sudden emotional stress.

Responsibilities

Access control operations.
Visitor processing and screening using X-ray machines, walk-through metal detectors (WTMD), and hand-held metal detectors (HHMD).
Vehicular and foot security patrols.
Traffic control and direction.
Alarm monitoring and response.
Receipt, accountability, and safeguarding of keys.
Operation of security and safety systems.
Compliance monitoring and conduct oversight.
Reporting safety issues, hazardous conditions, and incidents.
Responding to injury or illness until emergency personnel arrive.
Completing reports, maintaining records, and providing testimony when required.
Managing civil disturbances and emergency situations.
Serving as the primary security response personnel.
CSOs must be properly trained by the Contractor in all required areas prior to assignment.