Uniformed Protection Officer

VetJobs•Washington, DC
•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Uniformed Protection Officer helps maintain a secure and safe environment throughout the property. The role includes controlling access at designated entry points, conducting routine foot patrols, screening personnel, visitors, and vehicles as required, and responding appropriately to security concerns and incidents.

Requirements

  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Be eligible to work in the United States.
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
  • Be fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Possess a valid United States driver's license.
  • Meet at least one of the following experience or education pathways: have at least three years of active-duty military service and have held the rank of E-4 or higher upon honorable discharge; graduate from a certified federal, state, or local law enforcement training academy, a military police school, or the US Marine Corps' Marine Security Guard or Security Forces School; have at least three years of federal, state, or local law enforcement or military police experience; possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited school and the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position; possess an associate's degree in criminal justice (or at least 60 credit hours, including 27 hours in the core curriculum), have been employed in criminal justice during the past year, and have the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position; or have at least three years of verified armed security officer experience within the most recent four years in a position with similar requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Control access and monitor designated entry points.
  • Conduct routine foot patrols of the property.
  • Screen personnel, visitors, and vehicles as required.
  • Maintain a secure and safe environment throughout the property.
  • Respond appropriately to security concerns and incidents.
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