Security Officer - Richardson, TX

RTX • Richardson, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Security Officers are needed at Raytheon Richardson facility to protect life, safeguard classified and sensitive information and secure facility/offsite locations and equipment. Nature of duties may involve high levels of mental and physical coordination especially in the handling of emergency situations, otherwise, normal attention is required. Continuous mental, visual and hearing attention necessary to monitor the console and to be vigilant to prevent damage to property, sabotage, malicious mischief, crimes of violence and enforce company rules and regulations. May require lifting (up to 25lbs) when performing maintenance operations, extinguishers, or fighting fires.

Requirements

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to meet State registration and Certification requirements for Texas Department of Public Safety and obtain a Level II - Non-Commissioned Security License.
• Experience with security techniques and equipment.
• Experience applying rules, regulations, and order, as well as certain principles of security, police, and military authority and of criminal law involving personal liberties.
• Experience reading plans and diagrams to learn location of departments, fire equipment, signals, valves, operating a computer and other related equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Current TS/SSBI, preferred.
• Previous training in DOD Industrial security administration, loss prevention and fire protection is preferred.
• First Aid, CPR and AED knowledge/certification is preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties such as protect life and safeguard property against fire, carelessness, negligence, malicious destruction, sabotage, espionage, and other damage.
• Must be able to investigate security incidents, safety hazards and accidents.
• Extinguish fires, direct traffic, detect, report and/or detain offenders, aid in preserving order and quelling disturbances and enforce related rules and regulations.
• Guard assigned gates, entrances, and restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry and departure of persons, material, equipment and/or vehicles.
• Exercise tact and judgment when dealing with employees and other personnel to avoid friction and secure cooperation.
• Make detailed reports of all accidents, violations, and suspicious circumstances or unsatisfactory conditions.
• Ensure emergency response personnel, company and noncompany are notified during major incidents / accidents occurring on your shift.
• Provide oral and written reports concerning security Infractions, safety hazards, incidents, and accidents.
• Keep current on information that may affect security operations by reading provided reports, memos, message logs and security polices & procedures.
• Operate security control center, electronic access gates and various applications on company related computers.
• Security Officers can be assigned to various shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd) based on site staffing needs.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree