Cleared Armed Security Officer - Poly Required
About The Position
Patriot Group International LLC. is hiring a Cleared Armed Security Officer for its data center security team in the Manassas, Virginia area. The role provides security protection for client applications, data, personnel, and property, and reports to the PGI Data Center Site Manager. The position requires a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with polygraph and follows a 12-hour Panama schedule covering days and midnights. The officer enforces client and PGI policies and post orders, helps prevent unauthorized access and theft, monitors surveillance systems, responds to alarms and security or safety incidents, and performs inspections and testing of access-control equipment. The role also includes guiding people around the site, maintaining security equipment, completing reports and required training, and supporting the site manager with assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of security experience or local, state, or federal law enforcement experience; alternatively, at least two years of honorable active or reserve military service in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Ability to complete the Virginia Security Guard License process, including application, fingerprinting, and background investigation.
- Ability to complete a firearms training course compliant with Virginia Security Guard License requirements and participate in regularly scheduled sustainment training.
- Reliable transportation.
- Fluent spoken and written English, including the ability to read and comprehend English.
- Ability to pass pre-employment and periodic random drug screenings.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with polygraph.
Nice To Haves
- Current Virginia DCJS Security Guard license.
- Two years of security, military, or law enforcement experience.
- Demonstrated history of safe and successful security operations in highly secure facilities.
- General working knowledge of the Lenel access control system.
- Handgun weapons proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve knowledge of written and oral post orders, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
- Prevent unauthorized access by enforcing client and PGI policies, implementing badging policies, controlling physical locks and keys, and inspecting persons and equipment.
- Provide security protection for client and PGI personnel and property within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Report or respond to incidents, security concerns, and safety concerns according to established post orders, including responding to alarms.
- Monitor security cameras and other electronic surveillance systems.
- Guide, follow, and direct individuals throughout the site.
- Assist in controlling physical and electronic locks and locking or unlocking doors and areas.
- Perform routine inspections and testing of alarms, locks, doors, monitoring systems, and other access-control mechanisms.
- Prevent the theft of physical or intellectual property.
- Promote awareness of data center security policies among client employees, vendors, contractors, and others.
- Maintain competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity standards, including compliance with PGI and client codes of conduct and uniform policies.
- Execute and deliver reports assigned by the Site Manager.
- Complete and maintain pre-assignment, client, state, and PGI sustainment training as directed.
- Assist with collateral duties, including armory and security equipment maintenance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
