3rd Shift Security Officer: Access Control & Patrol

Institute for Defense Analyses; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contribution (10%+)

Paid parental leave (6 weeks)

Paid time off (20 days)

Job summary

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) has an immediate opening for a full-time 3rd shift Security Officer. Shift hours are 10 pm - 6 am, Tuesday through Saturday.

The officer regulates entry, patrols the grounds, investigates incidents, and prepares reports while ensuring access control and protection of classified information. This role requires a TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph, a high school diploma or equivalent, and 2+ years of related security experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph.
• High school diploma or equivalent, and two or more years of security guard experience, preferably supporting a government, defense, or cleared environment.
• Lift packages weighing 10 pounds.
• Able to stand for long periods and work outdoors in all types of weather.

Responsibilities

• Regulates personnel entry into building and adjacent areas.
• Patrols assigned area and monitors for security violations.
• Responds to alarms and emergencies; prepares incident reports.
• Secures classified packages and access to secure areas.
• Conducts visitor checks and maintains visitor logs.

Skills

Proficient in using computer systems

Communicate effectively in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) has an immediate opening for a full-time 3rd shift Security Officer. Shift hours are 10 pm - 6 am, Tuesday through Saturday.

The officer regulates entry, patrols the grounds, investigates incidents, and prepares reports while ensuring access control and protection of classified information. This role requires a TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph, a high school diploma or equivalent, and 2+ years of related security experience.