Mail Security Screener - Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Nakupuna Companies • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Mail Security Screener to perform security screening operations supporting the Pentagon Force Protection Agency’s force protection mission. The role involves inspecting incoming mail and parcels for CBRNE hazards, using screening and tracking processes, and supporting security personnel. Employees must maintain emergency readiness, follow established procedures, communicate operational information, and work effectively as part of a close team. The position also includes cleaning and sanitizing duties and may require extended hours beyond normal business hours.

The work requires substantial physical activity and the ability to wear respiratory protection and Level C personal protective equipment, including in hot and humid conditions. Employees must meet medical and physical requirements for respirator use, comply with facial-hair restrictions applicable to tight-fitting respirators, and safely handle, lift, and carry items while wearing PPE. This federal government project is subject to the Service Contract Act. The projected compensation rate is $24.07 per hour; the hourly rate depends on work location, and SCA positions are also entitled to a health and welfare payment, which may be adjusted based on benefit selections.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of professional experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass an OSHA Respirator Medical Clearance examination and be determined physically capable of completing job requirements.
• Ability to wear PPE, including OSHA Level C protective ensembles, for up to eight hours per day, including in hot and humid conditions above 78 degrees.
• Ability to wear a five-pound PAPR and a tight-fitting negative-pressure respirator with P100 particulate filters for extended periods without respiratory distress due to a prior medical condition.
• No facial hair that interferes with the sealing surface of a tight-fitting respirator facepiece; employees must completely shave interfering facial hair.
• Ability to frequently use stairs without assistance and work near x-ray machines.
• Ability to lift and carry 45 pounds for up to 50 yards while wearing PPE and team-lift up to 100 pounds while wearing PPE.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and sit for long periods; stretch and reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motions.
• Ability to talk, hear, and engage in and follow audible communications during emergencies.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment.
• Ability to work with common cleaning chemicals, including bleach, isopropyl alcohol, and glass cleaner.
• Organizational and planning skills; excellent communication and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and accuracy; sound judgment and decision-making; ability to work in a high-stress environment; initiative; and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

• CBRNE and/or HAZMAT knowledge.
• Military experience.
• CBRNE experience.
• Physical security experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming USPS mail and commercial-carrier parcels for CBRNE threats.
• Use and maintain a web-based tracking system for parcel accountability.
• Assist security personnel with x-ray operations.
• Conduct explosives and contraband trace detection.
• Open and inspect mail and parcels for CBRNE hazards in accordance with established guidelines, directives, and protocols, maintaining a high level of alertness.
• Communicate critical operational information to administrative personnel.
• Work effectively in a close team environment.
• Collect, package, and annotate biological samples for laboratory analysis.
• Maintain emergency response readiness and respond appropriately during emergencies.
• Perform moderate to heavy physical exertion, including extended periods standing or sitting and repeated lifting of large, heavy objects.
• Perform assigned cleaning and sanitizing duties, including sweeping, mopping, and trash removal.
• Periodically work extended hours beyond normal business hours.
• Perform other related duties as directed by management.

Benefits

• Health and welfare payment for positions subject to the Service Contract Act; the payment may be adjusted based on employee selection of company benefits in lieu of H&W.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED