Military Security Officer

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Military Security Officer works for the Nebraska Military Department at Security Forces, 2415 Furnas Ave, Lincoln, Nebraska. The position performs installation access control and inspection duties, protects people and property, monitors security posts, conducts records checks and searches, and participates in emergency and disaster security functions. Officers maintain government equipment and facilities under their control, including cleaning and maintaining small arms. The position is based at a 24-hour facility. Approximately 30 days of training are scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. After training, the regular shift is 2:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. An annual shift bid allows State Security members to change shifts or days off according to seniority. Starting pay is $23.420 per hour, with an additional $0.60 per hour shift differential when applicable. The Nebraska Military Department does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for its positions.

Requirements

High school education and at least one year of experience in military or civilian security or law enforcement.
Must pass a background and motor-vehicle check.
Must maintain a secret security clearance.
Must possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license.
Employment is contingent on obtaining a suitable rating on a Mental Health Assessment conducted by a licensed psychologist.
Must be qualified to be licensed to bear firearms and demonstrate proficiency annually in accordance with USAF regulations.
Knowledge of United States Air Force and Nebraska Air National Guard regulations and policies; weapons safety, use of force, law-enforcement practices, communications procedures, first aid, fire prevention, safety, human relations, reporting procedures, disaster functions, and small-firearm maintenance.
Ability to bear firearms in accordance with Nebraska law and USAF directives; respond to emergencies; operate patrol vehicles and equipment; operate entry-control and explosive-detection equipment; use tact and sound judgment; and communicate effectively with staff and the public.
Skill in accurate and effective use of weapons, radios and communications procedures, and necessary security equipment, including some computerized equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform base-entry and commercial-vehicle inspections and verify that people entering the installation have proper identification credentials.
Control the entry and exit of military and civilian personnel, vehicles, and equipment at the Nebraska National Guard Base and controlled or sensitive areas.
Rotate among assigned posts, including flight-line protection, access-gate monitoring, roving patrols of buildings and grounds, and monitoring vehicle traffic and parking.
Conduct random searches of people and property.
Conduct criminal-history, vehicle-registration, driving-record, and wants-and-warrants checks; issue base-entry passes to visitors and contractors.
Participate in ground-defense and disaster functions and carry out emergency security measures to protect Nebraska National Guard resources against sabotage or hostile forces in accordance with base plans.
Maintain government equipment and facilities under the officer’s control, including cleaning and maintaining small arms.
Operate patrol vehicles, entry-control equipment, explosive-detection equipment, communications equipment, and other necessary security equipment.
Respond to and establish control of emergency situations, and report information through appropriate channels.