Armed Security Officer – TVA Site Protection

Akima, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima, LLC is seeking Armed Contract Security Officers to protect TVA facilities in Tennessee. Officers will perform access control, visitor screening, alarm monitoring, and incident reporting, while complying with TVA security policies and USCIS regulations.

The role requires physical readiness, experience, and completion of training prior to assignment. Location Knoxville, TN; contingent upon contract award, on-site duties; the officers will engage in security operations, emergency response,

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 officer's basic training academy.
• Equivalent experience or education approved by the Contract Technical Supervisor (CTS).
• 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 TVA suitability criteria prior to assignment.
• Temporary foreign workers holding non-immigrant visas may not be assigned under this contract unless explicitly authorized by TVA.

Responsibilities

• Access control operations.
• Visitor processing and screening using X-ray machines, walk-through detectors, and handheld detectors.
• Alarm monitoring and response.
• Reporting safety issues, hazardous conditions, and incidents.
• Completing reports, maintaining records, and providing testimony when required.
• Managing civil disturbances and emergency situations.
• Serving as the primary security response personnel.
• Contractor personnel must be trained in all required areas prior to assignment.
• Reading post orders, writing reports, and responding to routine and emergency dispatches.

Skills

Security experience

Military service

Police background

Education in security field

Equivalent experience

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree or higher in security or law enforcement

Job description

Akima, LLC is seeking Armed Contract Security Officers to protect TVA facilities in Tennessee. Officers will perform access control, visitor screening, alarm monitoring, and incident reporting, while complying with TVA security policies and USCIS regulations.

The role requires physical readiness, experience, and completion of training prior to assignment. Location Knoxville, TN; contingent upon contract award, on-site duties; the officers will engage in security operations, emergency response,