Armed Security Guard with Security Clearance

Afognak Native Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include monitoring entrances, enforcing regulations, and reporting incidents to maintain a secure environment for employees and visitors. Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, at least 21, with a Public Trust Tier 2 clearance and a HS diploma/GED.

Qualifications

• US citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident of United States
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Maintain an active Public Trust Tier 2 Security Clearance
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent education
• Meet one of: 2 years US Armed Services or 2 years Armed Security with Military experience or Associate degree or police officer basic academy or 3 years Armed Security Guard

Responsibilities

• Observe and report activities and incidents at assigned locations to ensure security of property, visitors, and personnel.
• Oversee access control, visitor processing, screening, patrols, and enforce regulations.
• Monitor entrances/exits and prevent unapproved or unlawful entry.
• Protect evidence or scenes of incidents during accidents or investigations.
• Prepare logs or reports as requested and communicate with management in crises.
• Follow post orders and company rules; no personal devices on post.
• Maintain the ability to work up to 12 hours per shift in various conditions.
• Provide professional customer service and resolve urgent issues under minimal supervision.

Skills

English fluency

Patrol skills

Observation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Job description

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.
• Monitor entrances and exits and act to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry.
• Protect evidence 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/or regulations. 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.
• Prepare logs or reports as requested.
• Ability to analyze and produce courses of action reporting and escape 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: $39.60 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 a 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).