Security Supervisor (Veterans Affairs Medical Center)

The COGAR Group•Martinsburg, WV

About The Position

The COGAR Group Ltd. (COGAR) is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and a successful graduate of the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program in May of 2016. COGAR was founded in 2005 by a retired U.S. Army Warrant Officer with an impressive 40 years of senior management expertise within various strategic and military organizations worldwide. COGAR specializes in providing facilities management, armed and unarmed physical security, personnel security, escort services, access control and consulting services to the Federal Government and large corporations nationwide. COGAR is equipped to resolve complex problems in a variety of program management areas, including; risk assessment, physical security, facilities management, and personnel management ( www.thecogargroup.com ).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Ensure all security guards are in uniform and present a neat appearance.
Maintain continued liaison with the COR or designated alternate.
Conduct site inspections of all posts to ensure compliance of rules and regulations.
Provide post breaks during their scheduled tour.
Shall make sure all VA policies and regulations are being followed by his/her subordinates.
Conduct on-spot corrective action for subordinates.
Complete monthly duty schedule and ensure daily shifts are filled appropriately.
Identify, report, delay or detain persons who violate rules and regulations, as appropriate and in accordance with local, state, federal laws and Post Orders.
Process visitors by verifying identification, contacting agency sponsors, escorts, fabricating and issuing visitor passes, entering and maintaining data on visitor logs or in an automated visitor database program, and ensuring visitors are subject to screening.
Report incidents in accordance with established procedures.
Maintain logs, reports and files of incidents and occurrences during tour of duty.
Observe surrounding environment both in person, and remotely using monitoring equipment, and when necessary, question those persons whose activities arouse suspicion.
Be familiar with VAMC and Capital Region Readiness Center (CRRC) regulations, guidelines/memorandums, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specifically with emergency and evacuation plans and the locations of emergency gathering/rally points, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, entrances and exits, retail spaces and parking areas and provide that information upon inquiry.
Verify identification (if required) of persons attempting to gain access to the facility.
Control vehicular access as required.
Conduct patrols in accordance with routes and schedules established in Post Orders.
Monitor, observe, detect, respond to and report on potential or actual security violations and environmental conditions.
Direct traffic (vehicular and pedestrian), control parking, examine surroundings for suspicious vehicles or persons, when required by Post Orders issue traffic courtesy violation notices or report to same to base law enforcement personnel.
Receive, utilize and safeguard keys and access control devices.
Monitor and operate facility fire alarms, environmental and intrusion detection Systems, closed circuit television systems, automated access control systems, communications systems, and other protection devices or facility equipment located on or near post, in accordance with Post Orders.
Report potentially hazardous conditions and items in need of repair and perform other functions, as directed, at government facilities or grounds which may be necessary during situations, such as civil disturbances or other criminal acts, which could adversely affect security and/or safety of government employees, property and the general public.