Plant Protection Officer

Northrop Grumman•Rocket Center, WV

8d•$18 - $28

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Plant Protection Officer - Security Officer to join our team in Rocket Center, West Virginia just outside of Cumberland, Maryland. The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL have supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies. Pay Scale: Entry Level Pay: $18.00 Progression to Top Rate $27.95

Requirements

Must be Fire Fighter Certified and have current certifications
High School Diploma or GED
Must complete a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course and obtain a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) State Certification within 24 months of hiring. Company will provide EMT certification course thru certified State of WV instructors
Active, valid driver's license
Ability to achieve Firearms Qualification - rifle, handgun and shotgun - within 90 days of hiring
Able to pass physician's physical and perform duties of a fire brigade member in accordance with NFPA and OSHA standards
Obtain and maintain an ATF EPQ
Ability to participate in specialty teams; HAZWOPER, confined space rescue, as required
Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Current National Registry or WV Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) State License Only (SLO) Certification.
Associate's degree
3 years of Fire Fighter active experience as volunteer or paid employee
Security, Law Enforcement or Military Background
2 years or more experience, preferably in a defense manufacturing environment
Security, Law Enforcement or Military Background
2 years or more experience, preferably in a defense manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Security provides 24/7 Plant Protection Security coverage consisting of 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts
Perform Employee and Visitor Access control
Enforce Conditions of Entry to the Government Facility
Issue employee and visitor security badges
Conduct badge inspections
Conduct Department of Defense Security Inspections
Enforce all Department of Defense and site-specific Safety and Security policies
Must be able to clearly communicate and provide directions to personnel
Monitor Security Cameras, Fire alarm System, Answer Telephone
Activate proper Plant Alarms, Initiating proper notification during plant emergencies and alarms
Maintain accountability of key control/issue as required by DoD/AAE
Provide medical treatment for all medical emergencies on the facility
Provide emergency fire response and be able to implement firefighting tactics
Respond to investigation of smoke, trespassers, strange vehicles, conducting patrols
Write accurate, detailed reports for medical and security incidents as required
Provide professional, courteous security services to all incoming customers, visitors and employees
Monitor cure bay and explosive operations and report malfunctions for corrective action
Provide traffic stops during explosives' movements
Protect the Northrop Grumman facility and employees from sabotage, espionage, theft, Insider Threat, Active Threat