Armed Security Guard

Alutiiq

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 69,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage
401(k) plan and paid leave

Job summary

Alutiiq, LLC is seeking Full-Time Armed Security Guards for a U.S. Department of Transportation contract at the DOT HQ in Washington, DC. Responsibilities include guarding property, monitoring access, and responding to incidents in alignment with client rules and safety standards.

The role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Tier 2 clearance. Strong observation, reporting, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Maintain an active Public Trust Tier 2 Security Clearance.
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Two years in US Armed Services or security experience or related education/credentials.
  • Ability to pass training, medical, and physical tests.

Responsibilities

  • Observe and report activities and incidents at assigned locations, ensuring security of client property, visitors, and personnel.
  • Oversee access control, visitor processing, screening, patrols, enforcing regulations, responding to alarms, and maintaining a secure environment.
  • Monitor entrances and exits to prevent unauthorized or unlawful entry.
  • Prepare logs or reports as requested.
  • Provide professional customer service and operate MS Outlook and other MS Office tools.

Skills

Citizenship/compliance
Clearance: Public Trust Tier 2
English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Security monitoring tools

Job description

Alutiiq and its subsidiaries firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. We strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who enjoy the entrepreneurial thrill of invention and enjoy working as a team to create exceptional results for our customers.

DC Wash LEOSU Dept of Transp - Washington, DC 20003 US (Primary)

Category

Security and Protective Services

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$42.60 per hour

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

DHS Suitability

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Shields Point LLC is seeking Full-Time Armed Security Guards for the U.S. Department of Transportation contract located at the U.S. DOT HQ in Washington, DC.

  • Observe and report activities and incidents at assigned locations, providing for the security and safety of client property, visitors, and personnel.
  • Oversee access control, visitor processing, screening, patrols, preserving order, enforce regulations, respond to alarms, check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unsecured locations, security violations and emergency responses, maintaining a secure environment for employees and visitors.
  • Monitorentrances and exits and actto prevent unapproved or unlawful entry.
  • Protectevidence or scenes of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations.
  • Ability to follow established procedures and policies. Post orders to include enforcement of client/company rules, policies,and/orregulations. Includes no personal cellular device or eating while on post.
  • Be responsive in all situations.
  • Ability to perform essential functions of the position may include long periods of walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to 12 hours per shift, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime without reasonable accommodations. Outdoor posts may require the ability to withstand extreme heat, humidity, cold, and severe weather (i.e. snow, sleet, rain, hail, wind) for up to four hours without shelter.
  • Preparelogs or reports as requested.
  • Ability to analyze and produce courses of action reporting and elevate issues to management in typical and crisis situations.
  • Ability to provide professional Customer Service.
  • Possess and maintain all necessary permits, CPR and first aid certifications, credentials, etc., as required by the contract or by local or state law.
  • Excellent attention to detail, good verbal and written communications, including legible report writing.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a small group to resolve urgent issues, process orientated with high attention to detail and triage a problem quickly providing precise/clear information while working under minimum supervision.
  • Ability to use computers and Microsoft office (Excel, Word, etc.), monitor security cameras, and send and receive email using MS Outlook.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident of United States
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Maintain an active Public Trust Tier 2 Security Clearance.
  • Received a High School diploma,or received a GED,or shows HS graduation/equivalent education.
  • Meet one of the following requirements, two years in United States Armed Services/any combination of two years of experience in Armed Security and with Military experience/ Associate’s Degree or higher/completed police officer basic academy/ or three years of experience as an Armed Security Guard
  • Must successfully complete all training, medical exams, physical abilities tests, and drug screenings when required.
  • Maintain the requirements of the Lautenberg Amendment
  • Fluent in speaking, reading, comprehending and writing English due to nature of the position. A “Standardized Literacy Test” which measures, an individual’s written and verbal understanding of the English language must be administered prior to employment.
  • Possession of social security card.
Preferred Qualifications or Skills
  • Previous Law Enforcement, Security Guard experience
  • Firearms/Gun/OC/Baton/Security Guard Basic Training/Screener Training NWDTP Certifications
  • CPR/First Aid/AED

Pay rate: $42.60 per hour

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak’s direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, “Protected Status”).

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis‑Bacon Act (DBA), or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client–customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company’s Career page.

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