Armed Security Officer

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenegaNaswikInternational, LLC seeks professional and highly motivated Armed Security Officers to support security operations at assigned locations. This role protects personnel, facilities, property, and assets through access control, patrol operations, emergency response, and security enforcement activities in support of federal security missions.

The ideal candidate is a dependable security professional with strong observational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to perform effectively

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Two years of US Armed Forces service or equivalent security experience (armed or unarmed).
• Associate degree in Security, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or related field optional.
• Police officer basic training completion is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed security services to government facilities, personnel and assets.
• Perform access control and traffic control per procedures.
• Conduct walking and motorized patrols to deter threats.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, incidents, and other security events.
• Inspect personnel, vehicles, buildings, and facilities.
• Inspect packages and property as required.
• Monitor activity and identify suspicious behavior or safety concerns.
• Document incidents and observations in reports/logs.
• Interact professionally with employees, visitors, contractors and government personnel.
• Maintain equipment, uniforms and readiness standards.
• Support emergency response and incident management.
• Work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Observational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Driver's license

Access control systems

Surveillance technology

Radios / communication equipment

Security procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Police officer basic training academy

Associate's degree in Security / Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement or related field

Tools

Access control systems

Radio communications

Surveillance equipment

Job description

Summary

ChenegaNaswikInternational, LLC isseekingprofessional and highly motivated Armed Security Officers to support security operations at assigned locations. This positionis responsible forprotecting personnel, facilities, property, and assets through access control, patrol operations, emergency response, and security enforcement activities in support of federal security missions.

The ideal candidate is a dependable security professional with strong observational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to serve on a mission-critical security team while helping ensure the safety and security of government personnel, visitors, and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed security services in support of government facilities, personnel, and assets.
• Perform access control and traffic control functionsin accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct walking and motorized patrol operations to detect and deter security threats.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, incidents, and other security-related events.
• Conduct personnel, vehicle, building, and facility inspections.
• Perform package, parcel, and property inspections asrequired.
• Monitor activity andidentifysuspicious behavior, security violations, or safety concerns.
• Documentincidents, observations, and security-related activities in required reports and logs.
• Interact professionally with employees, visitors, contractors, and government personnel.
• Maintain assigned equipment, uniforms, and operational readiness standards.
• Support emergency response and incident management activities.
• Work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, andspecial eventswhenrequired.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Two (2) years of service in the United States Armed Forces, including Reserve or National Guard service; or
• Any combination of two (2) years of military service and physical security experience as an armed or unarmed security officer; or
• Associate's degree in Security, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or a related field; or
• Successful completion of a police officer basic training academy.
• Mustpossessand maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Ability to successfully pass required background screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Priorarmed security, military, law enforcement, or force protection experience.
• Experience supporting federal government or Department of Homeland Security contracts.
• Experience conducting access control, patrol, and emergency response operations.
• Experience operating security systems, communications equipment, or surveillance technology.
• CPR, First Aid, or other security-related certifications.

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities

• Knowledge of physical security, force protection, and access control principles.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively during emergencies andhigh-stresssituations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability tooperatecomputers, radios, vehicles, and standard office equipment.
• Strong observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepareaccuratereports andmaintainrequired documentation.
• Ability to interact professionally with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.