Cleared American Guard (TS Clearance Needed)

IDS International; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medevac and travel insurance

Contract completion bonus

Per Diem provided at DoS rates

Overseas lodging provided

Uniforms provided

Health insurance

Job summary

IDS International seeks a Cleared American Guard for a one-year contract located outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The role focuses on access control, site surveillance, and incident response to safeguard sensitive sites.

Requirements include an active Top Secret clearance, DoD SE 630 (CAG) training, and multiple years of security experience. Candidates must be able to deploy, meet medical fitness, and hold a valid passport.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance required.
• DoD SE 630 (CAG course) completion required.
• Minimum 3 years of military security experience (military police/Military Security Guard or similar).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to deploy to remote locations and meet medical/physical fitness requirements.
• Hold an active passport and read/write/speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all persons, packages, bags, boxes, crates, vehicles, or other means of introducing material into secure areas.
• Deny introduction of prohibited materials (explosives, weapons, etc.) as directed by AO or designee.
• Conduct random inspections to ensure no prohibited materials are on site.
• Surveil perimeter and secure areas using CCTV and IDS systems.
• Rove the site after-hours to protect Controlled Access Areas and materials.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

English fluency

Security watch stander

Education

High school diploma or GED

DoD SE 630 (CAG course)

Job description

Why IDS?

IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.

Job Title

Cleared American Guard

Location

OCONUS

Shifts Available

Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

Job Description

This position requires a one-year contract and is located outside of the continental United States (OCONUS).

Key Duties

• Ensure that all persons, packages, bags, boxes, crates, vehicles, or other means of introducing material onto the construction site or into the secure areas are inspected for questionable or prohibited items


• Denying introduction of prohibited materials such as explosives, weapons, electronic devices, or other items as specified by the Accrediting Official (AO) or designee


• Conducting random inspections of all site areas to ensure no prohibited materials have been brought on to the site. All suspicious materials or incidents shall be brought to the attention of the SSM or TL


• Surveil the perimeter and internal secure areas through the use of Government-furnished closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems and other intrusion detection systems (IDS)


• Rove the construction site after-hours, per the Site Security Manager’s orders, to protect the integrity of Controlled Access Areas (CAA) and its materials

Requirements

• Hold an active Top Secret Clearance


• Successful completion of a DoD SE 630 (CAG course)


• Minimum of three (3) years of military experience as a Military Police Officer, Marine Security Guard, or similar force protection position with three years’ experience as a security watch stander whose duties included the use of alarm systems, metal detectors, x-ray devices and closed-circuit television. (Honorable discharge is required if applicable)


• High school diploma or GED


• Meet certain medical and physical fitness requirements and able to deploy to remote locations with all medications for up to one year


• Hold an active passport


• Read, write, and speak English fluently

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly rates


• Medevac and travel insurance


• Contract completion bonus


• Department of State Cleared American Guard Training course


• Per Diem provided at Department of State rates


• Uniforms to include appropriate weather based on location


• Overseas lodging provided

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

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