Contract Security Officer

Vision Quest Solutions Inc•Farmington, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Contract Security Officer (CSO) provides armed physical security services to protect Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, facilities, and U.S. Government property and assets from loss, theft, damage, unauthorized use, criminal acts, espionage, sabotage, and terrorism. The CSO implements the Facility Security Management Program (FSMP) at the assigned site, including visitor and vehicle control and screening, monitoring cameras and intrusion detection and alarm systems, magnetometer and x-ray screening, and other duties defined in site-specific Facility Post Orders. The role is performed at FAA facilities, including ATCTs, TRACONs, and ARTCCs, indoors and outdoors, during day or night shifts and in all weather conditions. Shifts may be up to 12 consecutive hours, with at least 8 hours of non-duty time between shifts. Total hours must not exceed 40 per week, including Post Associated Time. Officers may be required to respond to recalls outside normal shift hours and arrive onsite within 2 hours of an authorized recall.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be at least 21 years old at the time of employment.
Must have a high school diploma or GED from a duly accredited institution.
Must have three years of security experience within the past five years; alternatively, an associate degree in a related field plus one year of security experience; three years of military experience (active, reserve, or National Guard), currently serving or honorably discharged; or successful completion of a State-certified Police Officer's Standard Training (POST) course.
Must speak English fluently and read and understand written English in reports, orders, guidelines, and instructions.
Must write official reports in English that are grammatically correct and technically accurate.
Must exercise sound judgment, deal positively with people, and maintain poise and self-control under stress.
Must be able to input and retrieve data using a computerized security system and read, understand, and apply printed instructions, rules, orders, and training materials.
Must complete required initial training within 30 calendar days of assignment, including jurisdiction and authority, use of force, OC, baton and handcuff techniques, First Aid/CPR/AED, human interaction, workplace safety, and 32 hours of firearms training (8 classroom hours and 24 live-fire hours).
Must complete at least 20 hours of annual refresher training, including at least 8 hours of firearms training and requalification.
Must requalify on firearms at least once every 365 days with a minimum score of 80% (200/250 points), using the assigned firearm, ammunition, and duty gear.
Must maintain current state or local armed or unarmed CSO licensing or certification as required in the state of assignment.
Any felony conviction is disqualifying.
A conviction of, or indictment for, a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence under 18 U.S.C. § 922 is disqualifying.
Failure to comply with TSA Regulation 49 CFR 1542 (Airport Security), where applicable, is disqualifying.

Responsibilities

Staff entry and exit posts; verify identification and screen visitors, vehicles, and mail or packages using metal-detection and x-ray equipment.
Conduct foot patrols to inspect facility perimeters, buildings, doors, windows, locks, fences, sensors, and security equipment; log rounds using the Government-furnished electronic tour system.
Operate and monitor CCTV, alarm, and access-control systems in accordance with Facility Post Orders.
Respond to emergencies, accidents, medical incidents, and security incidents; administer first aid, CPR, and AED as needed; contact 911 and notify the ATR/FM as required.
Control and issue keys, key cards, and combinations; issue visitor badges and temporary passes.
Prepare written and verbal incident and situation reports, including reports concerning accidents, bomb threats, suspicious persons or vehicles, and unlawful acts.
Raise and lower the U.S. flag, direct traffic and parking, and provide backup assistance to other CSOs as assigned.
Carry and, if necessary, draw or discharge an issued firearm and OC spray solely to protect oneself or third parties, in accordance with the Contractor's Security Officer Manual and use-of-force policy.
Maintain required onsite records, including SOM acknowledgements and training and certification files, and comply with Post Orders, the SOM, and the Facility Security Plan.
Perform duties with minimal interruption or interference with government business; do not perform personal services or inherently governmental functions, and identify oneself as a contractor employee rather than a government representative.
Complete required initial training within 30 calendar days of assignment, including 32 hours of firearms training.
Complete at least 20 hours of annual refresher training, including at least 8 hours of firearms training and requalification.
Requalify on firearms at least once every 365 days, earning a minimum passing score of 80% (200/250 points) with the assigned firearm, ammunition, and duty gear.
Maintain current state or local licensing or certification as an armed or unarmed CSO, as required in the state of assignment.