Guard II

AVIAN, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

ESOP

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

AVIAN, Inc. is seeking a Guard II to support Naval Test Wing Atlantic operations at Patuxent River, MD.

This on-site role focuses on access control for hangars and flight-line areas, ensuring compliance with Air Force and OPNAV security directives and safeguarding personnel and assets. The position requires HS degree or GED, 3+ years security experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of experience in security or access control.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance.
• US citizenship required due to clearance and government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Control access to hangars and monitor flight line and hangar entries.
• Provide roving assessment support across squadron areas including water access and storage areas.
• Adapt quickly to medium- to high-stress environments while maintaining attention to detail.
• Maintain administrative procedures and documentation in word processing and records management.
• Provide customer service and information to supervisors and colleagues by phone, email, or in person.

Skills

Access control

Camera surveillance

Customer service

Communication

DoD Secret Clearance

US Citizenship

Stress management

Education

HS Degree or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Locations: US-MD-Patuxent River

Type: Full Time-SCA

Telecommute: No

Overview

AVIAN is searching for a Guard II to join our team in support Naval Test Wing Atlantic. This position provides access control and security of the flight line and hangars.

AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) is an employee‑owned, entrepreneurial‑spirited company where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.

We are resourceful, responsive, and reachable for various government and commercial clients in program, financial, and logistics management; engineering and systems engineering; test and evaluation of manned and unmanned systems; workforce development and training; communication strategy and graphic design.

The type of work we do is a direct result of the creativity of our team, and the talents they bring. But in the end, we are all driven by the purpose of taking care of those around us.

We're seeking people that are passionate and excited about creating well‑crafted products and memorable experiences with our customers. We are not in the market of automated transactions; we build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Control access to the hangars, monitor the flight line and entries to the hangars via camera systems and physical inspection in compliance with Air Force Instruction AFI 31-101, OPNAV INST 5530.14E, OPNAVINST 5530.13D, and ICT 705-1
• Provide roving assessment support throughout various squadron compound areas including the unprotected water access at Squadron Hangars. Roving access control support is also required for both AA&E storage and sensitive program space certification.
• Be able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances in a medium- to high-stress environment.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Providing information to supervisors, co‑workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e‑mail, or in person.
• Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Part Time Position 4 hrs total per day. Monday-Friday

Qualifications

• HS Degree or GED equivalent
• 3 Years Experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
• Due to the sensitivity of customer‑related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Salary range: The hourly rate for this role is $24.14 with H&W benefit of $5.42 per hour (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)
• This position is covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA). Employees‑whether full-time, part-time, or temporary‑are entitled to the same wage and fringe benefit protections, with certain benefits such as vacation, holiday, and health & welfare provided on a pro‑rated basis according to hours worked. For example, part-time employees accrue vacation and other leave proportionally, based on the number of hours worked compared to a full‑time schedule.

At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well‑being. Our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Financially, we provide flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Additional perks like wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses are also available.

For insurance protection, we offer basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, disability benefits, and AFLAC supplemental insurance. In terms of life, work, and family, we provide flexible time off, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities are available to help you grow. We also offer pet insurance, identity protection, and life assistance programs. At AVIAN, we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

AVIAN is a service‑based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran's status.