Armed Security Officer (CSO)

Akima; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima is seeking Armed Contract Security Officers to support TVA facilities in Columbus, MS. Candidates must meet contractor requirements including experience, medical and psychological evaluations, drug screening, background checks, and training before assignment.

This contract is contingent upon award and adherence to TVA security policies and USCIS work eligibility. Officers will perform access control, visitor screening, and security patrols at TVA sites, ensuring compliance with all

Responsibilities

• Access control operations.
• Visitor processing and screening.
• X-ray machines.
• Walk-through metal detectors (WTMD).
• Hand-held metal detectors (HHMD).
• Vehicular and foot security patrols.
• Traffic control and direction.
• Alarm monitoring and response.
• Receipt, accountability, and safeguarding of keys.
• Operation of security and related tasks.

Job description

Armed Contract Security Officers (CSOs) provide protective services at Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) facilities. Prior to assignment, all personnel must fully meet contract requirements, including experience, physical and psychological evaluations, initial drug screening, background checks, and completion of required training. No personnel may perform under this contract until compliant with all suitability standards.

The Contractor shall ensure all CSOs comply with TVA Personnel Security policies, procedures, and requirements, as well as United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations regarding eligibility to work in the United States.

Position is contingent upon contract award.

Location: Columbus, MS

Responsibilities

• CSOs assigned to TVA facilities will be responsible for, but are not limited to, the following:
• Access control operations.
• Visitor processing and screening using:
  • X-ray machines.
  • Walk-through metal detectors (WTMD).
  • Hand-held metal detectors (HHMD).
  • Vehicular and foot security patrols.
  • Traffic control and direction.
  • Alarm monitoring and response.
  • Receipt, accountability, and safeguarding of keys.
  • Operation of security and