Armed Lead Security Officer

Centerra Group; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerra Group in Radford, Virginia seeks an Armed Lead Security Officer to staff armed posts, patrol facilities, and manage access control for U.S. Government sites. You will deter threats and protect personnel, visitors, and property.

The role requires escorting, responding to incidents, enforcing rules, maintaining weapon proficiency, and readiness for outdoor conditions, with potential for shift coverage on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• US Citizen is required.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical security for government facilities; staff armed posts and patrol.
• Control access via ID checks and screening; respond to incidents.
• Detain or deter threats and protect personnel, visitors, and property.
• Perform security duties including enforcing rules, reporting violations, and responding to alarms.
• Maintain weapon proficiency and comply with annual qualification tests.
• Travel may be required; work may include weekends and holidays.

Skills

Physical endurance

Vigilance

Decision making under pressure

Situational awareness

Education

High School Diploma

DoD Secret Security Clearance eligibility

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Armed Lead Security Officeris responsible forstaffing armed posts, conducting patrols, managing access control (ID checks and X-ray screening), deterring threats, and protecting personnel, visitors, and property at assigned U.S. Government facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide physical security for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, which might be susceptible to theft, fire,sabotageor unauthorized entry, responding as directedin the event ofincidents affecting security integrity of facilities.


• Cover Captain Shifts on weekends, holidays, andadditionalshifts as assigned.


• Patrol/protect facilities by foot and/or vehicle to detect or prevent illegal/unauthorized activities.


• Provide security protection for all government property, classifiedmaterialand personnel within assigned areas of responsibility toprecludeunauthorized access, theft, or intentional destruction.


• Report/respond to unusual or emergency situations, using theappropriate degreeof physical force and/or weaponry as the situation dictates.


• Be alert for potential security, property or safety concerns andinitiateappropriateactions.


• Controlingress/egressinto and/or out of posted/controlled/security areas.


• Perform security duties asdirectede.g., respond to situations that may require the use of physical and/or deadly force.


• Perform security tasks to include butare notlimited to the enforcement of all applicable rules and regulations concerning trespass or demonstrations, exclusion of prohibited articles and/or contraband.


• Prevent/report all violations of security and safety rules and regulations.


• Respond to protective alarm signals or other unusual/suspicious activities.


• Maintain a working knowledge of all security and guard orders, written and oral,pertaining tothe assigned duties.


• Maintainproficiencywith all assigned weapons by achieving the required qualifying scores in the designated courses of fire and the level of fitnessrequiredto safely pass annual qualification tests and carry out duties.


• Remain proficient in the care, maintenance, operation, disassembly, and assembly of all duty weapons as applicable.


• Heavy work: Exerting up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


• Must have visual and audio acuity tooperatemotor vehicles or heavy equipment, machines such as firearms and clearing barrels.


• May be subject to outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures and weather.


• Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.


• Maybe requiredto be fitted for and/or wear a respirator.


• Must meet all physical and psychological standards as required by the contract.


• Travel may berequired.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• US Citizen.


• 21 years of age.


• Valid driver's license.


• High School Diploma.


• Perform 19pushupin 2 minutes, annually.


• Run 1.5 miles in 17 minutes, 30 seconds, annually.


• Pass range qualification semiannually.


• Once hired, able to obtain and hold a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

BENEFITS

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package thatreflectsits commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.