Military Security Officer

State-of-Missour; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of the National Guard seeks an armed security and law enforcement professional to join the United States Air Force Security Forces within the Office of the Adjutant General at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, Saint Joseph, MO. You will defend state resources and protect aircraft, personnel, and equipment.

You will patrol bases, control access, credential personnel, respond to alarms, perform incident investigations, and participate in weapons qualifications and Use of Force

Qualifications

• Must complete a DoD law enforcement training program or be eligible for peace officer commission.
• Must be at least 18 to appointment or 21 to be commissioned, armed security experience acceptable at 21+.
• Must pass medical and physical fitness evaluations and background investigations; maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed security and protection to aircraft, equipment, persons, and military resources.
• Patrol the installation, monitor access gates, credential personnel, and inspect vehicles.
• Detain suspects, conduct searches, and contact local police when necessary.
• Respond to alarms; assist during fire evacuations and incidents; maintain safety.
• Investigate incidents and prepare concise reports; provide court testimony when required.
• Participate in training and certifications, including weapons qualifications and Use of Force.

Skills

DoD law enforcement training

Peace officer commission eligibility

Armed security experience

Medical and physical fitness evals

Background investigations & clearance

Vehicle Operator's License

Job description

A career with the Missouri Department of the National Guard in this specialized armed security and law enforcement position working with the United States Air Force Security Forces within the jurisdiction of the Office of the Adjutant General. Be a part of a proud team working alongside our military counterparts defending our State’s resources.

Job Location: Rosecrans Memorial Airport, Missouri Air National Guard, 705 Memorial Drive, Saint Joseph, MO 64503

• Provide armed security and protection to aircraft, equipment, persons, and military resources located at the assigned base, including base buildings and grounds.
• Maintain various duty positions, such as providing flightline protection, monitoring access gates, credentialing personnel, patrol of the installation as an armed response force, monitoring vehicle traffic and parking within base jurisdiction; conduct vehicle inspections, rotate posts as directed.
• Conduct surveillance of individuals within jurisdictional limitations; detain persons suspected of law violations; conduct searches of persons and property, contact local police when necessary.
• Responds to fire and intrusion alarms on military property; and assist building occupants during fire evacuation procedures.
• Investigate on-site incidents and/or accidents; prepare clear and concise reports citing violations of military regulations, agency security procedures, and federal, state, and/or local laws; and provides court testimony.
• Participate in all training, to include position certifications, pistol, rifle, shotgun, less lethal weapons, Combatives, Use of Force, and impromptu in-service training sessions; periodically obtains re-certification in CPR, basic first aid, firearms and handcuffing, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Department of Defense (DoD) law enforcement training program (i.e. Security Forces, Military Police) (Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Or Completion of a training program from a certified law enforcement training academy; and, eligible to be commissioned as a peace officer (must be 21 years of age to be commissioned).
• Or 21 years of age with one-year armed security experience.
• Ability to pass prescribed medical and physical fitness evaluations maintaining specified standards.
• Ability to pass initial and periodic background investigations and maintain specified military security clearance(s).
• Ability to maintain a valid Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and a state Vehicle Operator's License.
• Ability to pass prescribed training programs (includes annual weapons qualifications) as designated by the Office of the Adjutant General.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military experience. Knowledge of military operations.
• Ability to quickly assess information and take corrective action in emergency situations.
• Introductory knowledge of security procedures, policies, rules, and regulations, knowledge of applicable military regulations, and directives.
• Introductory knowledge of law enforcement techniques and methods used to handle various persons and groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written. Maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position, please contact SMSgt Zeth Otto, 816-236-3479, [e-mail]

If you have questions regarding benefits or the application process, please contact Human Resources at 573-638-9609, [e-mail]