Armed Security Officer (CSO)

Vertical Mag; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AGS, an Akima company, seeks Armed Contract Security Officers to protect TVA facilities. The position is on-site in West Paducah, KY, contingent on contract award and requires meeting rigorous pre-employment requirements.

Officers will perform access control, visitor screening, alarm monitoring, incident reporting, and emergency response while maintaining professional conduct and compliance with TVA security policies. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of security experience within the past five (5) years.
• Three (3) years of military or National Guard service (active or reserve).
• Associate degree or higher in a security or law enforcement-related field.
• Successful completion of a police officers basic training academy.
• Equivalent experience or education approved by the Contract Technical Supervisor (CTS).

Responsibilities

• Access control operations.
• Visitor processing and screening using X-ray machines, WTMD, HHMD.
• Traffic control and direction.
• Alarm monitoring and response.
• Receipt, accountability, and safeguarding of keys.
• Operation of security and safety systems.
• Reporting safety issues, hazardous conditions, and incidents.
• Responding to injury or illness until emergency personnel arrive.
• Completing reports and maintaining records.

Skills

Three (3) years security experience

Three (3) years military service

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in security/law enforcement

Police officers basic training academy

Equivalent experience or education approved by CTS

Job description

Other | West Paducah Kentucky, United States

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: West Paducah, KY

Responsibilities

• 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 safety systems.
• Compliance monitoring and conduct oversight.
• Reporting safety issues, hazardous conditions, and incidents.
• Responding to injury or illness until emergency personnel arrive.
• Completing reports, maintaining records, and providing testimony when required.
• Managing civil disturbances and emergency situations.
• Serving as the primary security response personnel.
• CSOs must be properly trained by the Contractor in all required areas prior to assignment.

Physical and Operational Requirements

• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping for up to 12 hours per day, indoors or outdoors, in all weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain, wind, sleet, and snow).
• Regular interaction with the public, law enforcement, and dispatch personnel while maintaining clear communication and composure under stressful situations.
• Remaining on post for up to four consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or using restroom facilities.
• Sustaining alertness for up to 12 hours and reacting quickly to unexpected situations using sight, hearing, smell, and touch.
• Operating security equipment, including metal detectors, X-ray systems, and CCTV, while safely utilizing a firearm as required.
• Demonstrating computer proficiency, including typing and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.
• Reading post orders, writing accurate and grammatically correct reports, and responding appropriately to routine and emergency dispatches.
• Performing emergency actions, including first aid, CPR, and resuscitation until emergency medical personnel arrive.
• Occasionally running, sprinting, lifting heavy items, moving objects, and climbing stairs in support of emergency operations or facility evacuations.
• Contractor personnel must successfully complete an approved physical evaluation demonstrating proper endurance, physical conditioning, proficiency in the use of firearms and security equipment, and the ability to tolerate physical exertion and sudden emotional stress.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of security experience within the past five (5) years.
• Three (3) years of military or National Guard service (active or reserve).
• Associate degree or higher in a security or law enforcement-related field.
• Successful completion of a police officers basic training academy.
• Equivalent experience or education approved by the Contract Technical Supervisor (CTS).

Additional Requirements

• Must fluently speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
• Must successfully pass background screening, psychological evaluation, drug testing, and all required initial training.
• Must meet all Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) suitability criteria prior to assignment.
• The Contractor must maintain documentation demonstrating compliance with all TVA Personnel Security requirements and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.
• Temporary foreign workers holding non-immigrant visas may not be assigned under this contract unless explicitly authorized by TVA.

Job ID

2026-24241

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

AGS, an Akima company, is not just another federal security solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AGS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, AGS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, AGS delivers the people, equipment, and processes that safeguard federal buildings, military bases, and detention centers while supporting customers’ complex missions. As an AGS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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…

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…