Cleared Armed Security Officer - Poly Required

Patriot Group International•Manassas, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Patriot Group International LLC. (PGI) is seeking a Cleared Armed Security Officer to join their team in Manassas, Virginia. PGI, a Virginia-based company recognized as a top employer, offers specialized security and risk management services with a unique perspective from special operations and intelligence. The role involves providing data center security solutions to protect client applications and data from sophisticated threats. This position reports to the PGI Data Center Site Manager.

Requirements

Must have a High School diploma or GED.
A minimum of one (1) year of security, or one year of local, state, or federal law enforcement experience; or a minimum of two (2) years of honorable military service, active or reserve, in any branch of the US Armed Forces
A minimum of 21 years of age
Ability to complete a Virginia Security Guard License, including the application process, fingerprints, and background investigation.
Ability to complete a firearms training course in compliance with the Virginia Security Guard License and conduct regularly scheduled sustainment training.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must fluently speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and periodic random drug screening.
U.S. Citizenship
Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information with Polygraph

Nice To Haves

Current Virginia DCJS Security Guard license.
Two (2) years of security, military, or law enforcement experience
Demonstrated history of safe and successful security operations experience 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, including implementing badging policies, controlling physical locks and keys, and inspecting persons and equipment.
Provide security protection for all Client and PGI personnel and property within the assigned area of responsibility.
Report or respond to incidents, security, and safety concerns per 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 unlocking and locking doors and areas.
Perform testing and other inspection services related to access control, including routine inspections, and testing of alarms, locks, doors, monitoring systems, and other access control mechanisms.
Prevent the theft of physical or intellectual property.
Assist in promoting communication and awareness of data center security policies to client employees, vendors, contractors, and others.
Maintain standards of Armed Security Officer competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity, including compliance with PGI and the Client’s Code of Conduct and Uniform Policy.
Execute and deliver various reports assigned by the Site Manager.
Complete and maintain pre-assignment, client, State, and PGI sustainment training as directed.
Assist in collateral duties, including but not limited to armory and security equipment maintenance tasks.
Other duties as assigned.