Unarmed Security Officers - High profile site in Newport News $17.20 (Operations)

Top Guard Security•Newport News, VA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Top Guard Security is hiring full-time unarmed security officers for a high-profile nuclear science facility in Newport News, Virginia. Officers will safeguard the client, staff, visitors, and buildings while providing access control and supporting site operations. The role includes monitoring entry points; verifying credentials and visitor identities; documenting visitors; issuing and retrieving visitor badges; and escorting visitors to authorized areas. Officers are expected to maintain a professional presence, provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, make situational decisions, notify appropriate personnel, follow company and client rules, and work with integrity and teamwork. Officers also monitor the facility and property, write reports on an electronic device or on paper, and make appropriate notifications to the client’s designated contact and Top Guard management. The posting lists pay as $17.50 per hour, plus an additional $4.93 per hour for government scale. Four full-time positions are available. Days and shifts may vary Monday through Sunday; listed shifts are 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m., and 11:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Weekend and holiday work is required. Applicants must meet the stated experience, certification, licensing, screening, and physical requirements.

Requirements

Military, law enforcement, corrections, or at least five years of security experience.
Current DCJS certification and DCJS Unarmed card; maintain DCJS Security License Registration.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Reliable transportation.
At least 18 years of age.
Authorized to work in the United States.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Professional demeanor, effective verbal and written communication, customer service skills, reliability, dependability, and a positive attitude.
Pass pre-employment drug screening, physical, and background check.
Clear criminal history for the background investigation.
Able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, up to a full eight-hour shift.
Able to endure hot and cold weather for extended periods, up to a full eight-hour shift.
Occasionally lift or pull up to 50 pounds.
Speak audibly and clearly enough to convey information or contact authorities.
Available to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Specialized law enforcement, security, or military experience or training is preferred; one year or more is required for some contract sites.

Responsibilities

Monitor the facility and property of the assigned client.
Monitor entry points and verify credentials.
Manage visitor access by verifying identities, documenting visitors, issuing visitor badges, escorting visitors to authorized areas, and retrieving badges when visitors leave.
Maintain a professional presence and attitude that helps deter security-related incidents.
Provide customer service and communicate clearly with clients, staff, and visitors.
Follow Top Guard rules and parameters set by the assigned client.
Make situational decisions and notify appropriate personnel as needed.
Write reports using a provided electronic device or on paper.
Notify the client’s assigned contact and Top Guard management as appropriate.
Safeguard the client, staff, visitors, and buildings.