Onsite Armed Security Commander for DOE Facilities

DZConneX Solutions Ltd; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann is seeking an experienced Facility Commander to supervise and lead armed security operations at a DOE facility. You will train personnel, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with DOE orders and the contract requirements at the Washington DC area or Germantown, MD site.

The role requires a DOE Q access or eligibility, and extensive experience in security operations, personnel management, and program oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; two years may substitute for one year of post‑high school education.
• Eight years (8) of security operations experience, last six years in verifiable law enforcement, military or armed security.
• Experience scheduling a workforce of over 150 personnel under a collective bargaining agreement.
• Current DOE Q access authorization or eligibility for DOE Q access, including related federal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise, and direct armed security guard operations and training daily.
• Onsite supervision of guard force operations and training in accordance with DOE Order 473.3 and applicable regulations.
• Ensure all SPO personnel follow post and general orders and manage safety, inspections, and performance issues.

Skills

Staffing forecasting

MS Office

DOE SPO training

Security planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DOE Orders/473.3

Job description

Day & Zimmermann is seeking an experienced Facility Commander to supervise and lead armed security operations at a DOE facility. You will train personnel, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with DOE orders and the contract requirements at the Washington DC area or Germantown, MD site.

The role requires a DOE Q access or eligibility, and extensive experience in security operations, personnel management, and program oversight.