Armed Security Officer

Chenega Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Armed security experience preferred

Federal contract experience

Job summary

Chenega Naswik International, LLC is seeking professional and highly motivated Armed Security Officers to support security operations at assigned locations. This role involves protecting personnel, facilities, and assets through access control, patrols, emergency response, and security enforcement activities in support of federal missions.

The ideal candidate has strong observational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of U.S. Armed Forces service or equivalent security experience.
• Associates degree in Security/Criminal Justice or related field or police training.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license.
• Ability to pass background screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed security services at government facilities, personnel, and assets.
• Control access and traffic according to procedures.
• Patrol facilities, respond to alarms and incidents.
• Inspect personnel, vehicles, buildings, and property.
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation.
• Interact professionally with staff, contractors, and government personnel.
• Maintain equipment and uniforms, support emergency response.
• Work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Duties as assigned.

Skills

Security knowledge

Emergency response

Observational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Security/Criminal Justice

Police officer basic training academy

Military service experience

Tools

Security systems

Communications equipment

Surveillance technology

Radios

Office equipment

Job description

Summary

Chenega Naswik International, 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 withestablished 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.

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $29.47/Hr.