Armed Security Specialist for Critical Facility Protection

Akima; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AKIMA seeks Armed Contract Security Officers to provide protective services at TVA facilities in Tennessee. Officers must meet contract requirements including experience, evaluations, drug screening, background checks, and required training.

Location: Knoxville, TN. Responsibilities include access control, visitor screening, alarm monitoring, incident response, and maintaining reports. Must operate security equipment and endure long shifts with professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Three years of security experience within the past five years.
• Three years of military or National Guard service.
• 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 CTS.

Responsibilities

• Access control operations.
• Visitor processing and screening using X-ray machines, WTMD, and HHMD.
• Vehicle and foot security patrols.
• Alarm monitoring and response.
• Reporting safety issues, hazards, and incidents.
• Completing reports and maintaining records.
• Responding to injuries until emergency personnel arrive.

Skills

Security experience

Military/National Guard service

Education

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

Police officer basic training academy

Job description

AKIMA seeks Armed Contract Security Officers to provide protective services at TVA facilities in Tennessee. Officers must meet contract requirements including experience, evaluations, drug screening, background checks, and required training.

Location: Knoxville, TN. Responsibilities include access control, visitor screening, alarm monitoring, incident response, and maintaining reports. Must operate security equipment and endure long shifts with professional conduct.