Armed Security Specialist — Critical Facility Protection

Akima, LLC; West Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima, LLC seeks Armed Contract Security Officers to protect TVA facilities in West Paducah, KY. Candidates must meet stringent suitability standards including background checks, medical, and training prior to assignment.

The role involves access control, incident reporting, and emergency response as a primary security asset for TVA facilities. Responsibilities include equipment operation, visitor screening, and maintaining post orders with professional communication and documentation.

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).

Responsibilities

• Access control operations.
• Visitor processing and screening using X‑ray machines, walk‑through metal detectors, hand‑held metal detectors, vehicular and foot security patrols.
• 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.

Skills

Security experience

Military/National Guard service

Education

Associate degree or higher in security or law-enforcement-related field

Police academy training completed

Job description

Akima, LLC seeks Armed Contract Security Officers to protect TVA facilities in West Paducah, KY. Candidates must meet stringent suitability standards including background checks, medical, and training prior to assignment.

The role involves access control, incident reporting, and emergency response as a primary security asset for TVA facilities. Responsibilities include equipment operation, visitor screening, and maintaining post orders with professional communication and documentation.