Security Officer - ZTL - PT

ADC LTD NM•Hampton, GA

97d

About The Position

The FAA Level III Armed Security Officer provides security for FAA employees, facilities, government property, and assets, protecting them from loss, theft, damage, unauthorized use, criminal acts, espionage, sabotage, and terrorism. The officer controls and screens visitors and vehicles; monitors and responds to facility cameras and intrusion-detection alarms; performs magnetometer and X-ray screening; and carries out other duties specified in the Statement of Work and Facility Post Orders. The role includes access control, visitor processing, patrols and inspections, emergency response, reporting, traffic and pedestrian control, escorting deliveries, opening and securing gates and buildings, and managing keys, access cards, combinations, and temporary badges. Officers may be required to work indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime, and must be prepared to respond to emergencies and potentially dangerous situations. The position is regular part-time and benefit-ineligible. Evening and weekend hours are required. A government security clearance may be required at certain FAA locations. Employment is contingent on required pre-employment testing and background reviews, and candidates who need a clearance must be able to obtain and maintain it; the posting states that this requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

At least three years of security officer experience.
At least 21 years of age.
Possess or be able to obtain CPR, First Aid, baton and OC spray, handcuff and defense tactics, and weapons qualification certifications.
Be able to obtain an FAA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card.
Successfully pass applicable personnel and industrial security checks, including an FBI fingerprint check and Office of Personnel Management National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), to obtain interim suitability approval.
State-issued security officer license.
State-issued firearm license.
Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or state-issued GED.
Ability to perform duties professionally and maintain a professional appearance.
Working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment, and enforcement procedures.
Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
Ability to write and investigate required reports.
Ability to make independent, sound judgments using the FAA Security Officer Manual and ADC LTD NM and customer policies and procedures.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to meet the role’s physical and working-condition demands, including prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping; remaining alert and on post; responding quickly to dangerous situations; using security equipment and assigned defensive tools; and occasionally running, lifting, moving heavy objects, and climbing stairs.
Ability to communicate clearly and remain calm in stressful situations involving members of the public, law enforcement, and dispatch.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance when required; the posting states that clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Military police, law enforcement, or corrections officer experience.
Associate degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Control personnel and vehicle access to the facility in accordance with the local Facility Security Plan.
Screen visitors, deliveries, hand-carried items, vehicles, and mail using metal detectors or magnetometers, X-ray equipment, and other procedures as directed by the security posture.
Issue visitor badges, temporary passes, and temporary badges, and record required information.
Conduct roving patrols of the facility and perimeter to detect unauthorized entry, suspicious activity, hazards, or suspicious vehicles and persons.
Inspect physical security safeguards, buildings, grounds, vehicles, security equipment, and facility boundaries; ensure security equipment is operating properly and secure open windows and doors.
Open and close gates and buildings within the time parameters specified by Facility Post Orders; manually operate heavy gates and doors as needed.
Respond to emergencies by evacuating individuals, assisting first responders, assessing injured persons, administering first aid and CPR, and deploying an AED when needed.
Provide written or verbal situation reports about security-related information, including accidents, bomb threats, unlawful acts, and individual characteristics; write and investigate required reports.
Conduct inspections and support colors, traffic, parking, and pedestrian control.
Escort deliveries to the loading dock when required.
Receive, secure, issue, and account for keys, access cards, and combinations assigned to the officer.
Deny entry to unauthorized people, property, or vehicles in areas defined by Facility Post Orders.
Follow procedures for handling private property, including prohibited recording devices and cameras, unless their use is authorized.
Perform other related duties as assigned.