Armed Security Specialist – Federal Facility Protection

Akima; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AGS, an Akima company, is seeking Armed Contract Security Officers to protect TVA facilities in Chattanooga, TN. Candidates must meet TVA requirements, pass security screenings, and complete required training before assignment. Responsibilities include access control, X-ray and metal detector inspections, patrols, alarm monitoring, reports, and emergency response.

Position is contingent on contract award. Location: Chattanooga, TN.

Qualifications

• Three years of security experience within the past five years.
• Must fluently speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
• Must pass background screening, psychological evaluation, drug testing, and all required initial training.
• Must meet TVA suitability criteria prior to assignment.
• Temporary foreign workers holding non-immigrant visas may not be assigned unless TVA explicitly authorizes.

Responsibilities

• Access control operations.
• Visitor processing and screening using X-ray machines and walk-through metal detectors (WTMD) and 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.

Job description

AGS, an Akima company, is seeking Armed Contract Security Officers to protect TVA facilities in Chattanooga, TN. Candidates must meet TVA requirements, pass security screenings, and complete required training before assignment. Responsibilities include access control, X-ray and metal detector inspections, patrols, alarm monitoring, reports, and emergency response.

Position is contingent on contract award. Location: Chattanooga, TN.