Armed Contract Security Officer (Lead)

Isys Technologies; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

I2X Technologies is seeking a Lead Armed Contract Security Officer to support our government customer in Fairbanks, Alaska. The role is on-site with an active Secret clearance and involves supervising ACSOs across 24x7 operations, implementing post orders, and coordinating emergency responses.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in armed security, 2+ years in supervision, and a strong background in access control, visitor processing, and incident reporting. Alaska license and U.S.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible armed-security experience supporting federal facilities.
• At least 2 years in supervisory or lead-guard roles scheduling personnel and ensuring 24x7 coverage.
• At least 3 years in access control, screening, patrols, and security-system operations.
• At least 2 years in responding to security incidents and emergencies.
• Armed post duties with use-of-force, firearms, and refresher training; Alaska license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the ACSO workforce, schedule vacations, and ensure 24x7 staffing.
• Direct and perform the six primary ACSO functions: access control, screening, processing, patrol, security-system ops, and duties.
• Coordinate development of Post Orders with Station Manager and ensure site coverage and inspections.
• Lead security response during emergencies and coordinate with first responders.
• Maintain daily security logs and incident reports; notify leadership of incidents.

Skills

Armed security

Supervisory

Access control

Patrol & response

Emergency response

Education

Armed Security Guard license (Alaska)

Tools

Security systems

Post Orders

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required

Secret

Responsibilities

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense.

We are seeking a Lead Armed Contract Security Officer to support our customer’s operations in Fairbanks, Alaska. This effort provides our Government customer with satellite mission data technical and administrative support services. This position will be on-site and will require an active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the Armed Contract Security Officer (ACSO) workforce, including scheduling vacations, arranging sick-leave coverage, maintaining adequate 24x7x365 staffing, and providing operational oversight when problems arise or additional assistance is required.
• Direct and perform the six primary ACSO functions: access control, screening, visitor processing, patrol and response, security-system operations, and common security tasks.
• Coordinate development, maintenance, and implementation of Post Orders with the Station Manager and ensure ACSOs conduct required gate coverage, building patrols, perimeter patrols, escorts, and physical-security inspections.
• Lead security response during fires, unauthorized-access attempts, demonstrations, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, severe weather, and other emergencies, including lockdowns, evacuations, crowd control, traffic control, and coordination with first responders.
• Ensure daily security logs and detailed incident reports are completed; notify the Station Manager, operations shift leader, and appropriate law-enforcement agencies of security incidents; and oversee the appropriate handling of unauthorized persons, suspicious vehicles, threats, vandalism, and safety concerns.

Qualifications

Education and Certifications:

• The Contractor employing ACSOs shall be licensed by the State of Alaska as an Armed ACSO Agency IAW Alaska Administrative Codes (AACs) 13 AAC 60.010 and 13 AAC 60.045. All ACSOs shall be licensed by the State of Alaska as Armed Security Guards IWA AAC 13 60.050 and 13 AAC 60.085.

Required Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible armed-security experience supporting a federal facility, military installation, critical-infrastructure site, industrial complex, or comparably controlled operating environment.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or lead-guard experience scheduling and overseeing armed security personnel, maintaining 24x7 coverage, arranging relief for leave and illness, and resolving operational or personnel issues.
• At least 3 years of experience performing or supervising access control, personnel and package screening, visitor processing, vehicle inspections, patrol and response activities, and security-system operations.
• At least 2 years of experience responding to security incidents and emergencies, including unauthorized-access attempts, facility lockdowns, evacuations, crowd and traffic control, first-responder coordination, incident-scene protection, and formal incident reporting.
• At least 2 years of experience performing armed post duties involving use-of-force requirements, firearms, defensive tactics, and intermediate-force equipment, and must maintain the applicable State of Alaska Armed Security Guard license and required initial and annual refresher training.

Essential Requirements:

• US Citizenship
• Required Clearance: Active Secret

Salary bands have not yet been determined for this opportunity. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the samehand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.