Security Officer

V2X•Saint Helena, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. Position is located on Ascension Island. As a place to live and work, Ascension offers a positive work-life balance with all the attractions of island life right on your doorstep; an excellent climate, fishing, diving, snorkeling, and walking to name a few. Security Officers will exercise authority as set forth under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to perform security duties and policing functions detailed in the UCMJ and in Title 18 USC on AAAF to the extent permitted by the Agreement Between The Government Of The United States Of America And The Government Of The United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland Concerning The Extension Of The Bahamas Long Range Proving Ground By The Establishment Of Additional Sites In Ascension Island (Bahamas Agreement).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, associates degree in related field preferred.
Possess administration skills to perform duties.
Must be knowledgeable of security instructions and installation facilities and have military or comparable civilian security or police experience.
Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
Must be trustworthy, and knowledgeable of security installation programs and Priority Level assets.
Must be a US citizen, possess a valid state issued driver's license and passport.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.
Must be at least 21 years of age, fluent in written and spoken English, and fit and able to perform assigned duties.
Ability to successfully pass contract deployment and medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.

Nice To Haves

Prior overseas government contracting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Exercise authority granted by the Bahamas Agreement to detain and search civilians and deliver them to appropriate civilian authorities.
Responsible for all personnel to whom the Contractor permits access to sites and facilities by following the established Access Control Process IAW DAFI 31-101.
Performs restricted or controlled area security duties, checks and accesses documents and/or systems.
Documents incident reports, property damage, theft on the blotter and responds immediately to unannounced alarms, suspicious activities, incidents, and accidents.
Performs initial investigations of crimes, incidents, accidents, or offenses to the extent permitted by the Bahamas Agreement and other applicable U.S. law and regulation and immediately report all incidents and facility security violations according to the Security Incident Notification Matrix.
Detains intruders and other criminals, if safety allows, until they can be released to the appropriate authority.
Works with Det 2 CC and Ascension Island agencies and local police/fire officials for rendering assistance during on-base or off-base emergencies per Government approved response plans.
Performs security processing (screening) of aircraft passengers and luggage and report violations of instructions or illegal activities per the Security Incident Notification Matrix IAW DAFI 24-605 vol. 1-2.
Controls traffic, enforces traffic regulations, investigates traffic accidents, and maintains traffic records as applicable by International Agreements.
Performs joint security patrols with the RAF and local police officials on the US base as needed with proper coordination through the Det 2 CC, to include security checks, escorting in which special entry is required.
Performs the day-to-day protective security functions as specified in daily post and detail orders.
Guards security site against damage, fire, theft, trespassing, illegal entry, exit, and unlawful attacks.
Establishes liaison with appropriate base law enforcement agencies in development of security measures.
Investigates disturbances and maintains order and safety of occupants on site.
May be assigned additional responsibilities or support tasks as directed by the PM, Supervisor, COR, or other leadership in order to meet mission requirements or respond to emergencies.