Armed Security Officer

constelliscareers; Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellis is seeking an Armed Security Officer to staff posts and patrols at a U.S. Government property site in Independence, MO. This union position requires vigilance, physical stamina, and the ability to train for security clearances.

Responsibilities include protecting personnel and property, enforcing site rules, and responding to emergencies. The job demands standing 8–16 hours in gear, weather exposure, and readiness to operate in teams or alone.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• US Citizen
• High School Diploma or GED
• Maintain a valid Driver's License (Real ID)
• Applicants are subject to pre-employment and background investigation, including prior employment, personal references, criminal and credit screening, motor vehicle report, etc.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance, prior to training.
• Employees are subject to random drug screening, annual background investigations, and must report any and all violations (including traffic tickets) and/or arrests
• Pass an annual Physical Ability Test (PAT)
• Handle, shoot, and qualify semi-annually with a 9mm pistol and shotgun

Responsibilities

• Provide for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
• Preserve order and act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Respond to routine and emergency situations.
• Standing a post for 8 to 16 hours while wearing duty equipment and personal protective equipment weighing up to 30 pounds (including a required ballistic vest) while exposed to all weather conditions.
• Properly and effectively wear or use personal protective equipment, including that used to prevent exposure to chemical, biological, or radiological agents.
• Acuity of senses and ability of expression sufficient to allow essential, accurate communication by written, spoken, audible, visible, or other signals.
• Operate both as a member of a team and independently at incidents of uncertain duration.
• Maintain mental alertness, deductive, and inductive reasoning, memory, and reliable judgment, to include operating a motor vehicle -- even under emergency conditions.
• Respond appropriately to routine and emergency situations of the job including bending, reaching, dodging, crawling, climbing, rapid ascent of stairs, short to moderate sprints, and self-defense if necessary while wearing protective equipment.
• Ability to endure emergency situations mentally and physically for extended periods of time
• May be subject to outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures and weather.
• Subject to high noise levels.
• 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.
• Standing a post for 8 to 16 hours while wearing duty equipment and personal protective equipment weighing up to 30 pounds (including a required ballistic vest) while exposed to all weather conditions.

Skills

US Citizenship

Security Clearance eligibility

Driver's license (Real ID)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Armed Security Officers will be required to staff armed security posts and patrols while providing security for the personnel and property of, and visitors to, assigned US Government Property at Olin Winchester Lake City Army Ammunition Plant located in Independence, Missouri. This is a union position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
• Preserve order and act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Respond to routine and emergency situations.
• Standing a post for 8 to 16 hours while wearing duty equipment and personal protective equipment weighing up to 30 pounds (including a required ballistic vest) while exposed to all weather conditions.
• Properly and effectively wear or use personal protective equipment, including that used to prevent exposure to chemical, biological, or radiological agents.
• Acuity of senses and ability of expression sufficient to allow essential, accurate communication by written, spoken, audible, visible, or other signals.
• Operate both as a member of a team and independently at incidents of uncertain duration.
• Maintain mental alertness, deductive, and inductive reasoning, memory, and reliable judgment, to include operating a motor vehicle -- even under emergency conditions.
• Respond appropriately to routine and emergency situations of the job including bending, reaching, dodging, crawling, climbing, rapid ascent of stairs, short to moderate sprints, and self-defense if necessary while wearing protective equipment.
• Ability to endure emergency situations mentally and physically for extended periods of time
• May be subject to outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures and weather.
• Subject to high noise levels.
• 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.
• Standing a post for 8 to 16 hours while wearing duty equipment and personal protective equipment weighing up to 30 pounds (including a required ballistic vest) while exposed to all weather conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• US Citizen
• High School Diploma or GED
• Maintain a valid Driver's License (Real ID)
• Applicants are subject to pre-employment and background investigation, including prior employment, personal references, criminal and credit screening, motor vehicle report, etc.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance, prior to training.
• Employees are subject to random drug screening, annual background investigations, and must report any and all violations (including traffic tickets) and/or arrests
• Pass an annual Physical Ability Test (PAT)
• Handle, shoot, and qualify semi-annually with a 9mm pistol and shotgun

BENEFITS

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet