Physical Security Officer

Maxar Technologies; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxar Technologies is seeking a Security Officer for their Westminster, CO site. The successful candidate will execute security policies, monitor systems, and ensure a safe environment. This fulll-time role requires an active Top Secret security clearance and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Ability to make quick decisions and handle emergency situations effectively.
• Experience in customer service and physical security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems and conduct security patrols.
• Interact with employees, contractors, and visitors to ensure safety.
• Prepare reports on incidents and daily activities.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Please review the job details below.

Maxar is looking for an experienced security officer to join our team, fulfilling an Armed TS/SCI cleared position supporting our Westminster, CO site. This position is for night shift.

Responsibilities:

• Execute all Maxar Physical Security policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the work environment is safe and well-maintained.
• Interact and aid employees, contractors, visitors, and fellow officers.
• Preparing Passdown, incident, and Daily Activity reports
• Monitor security surveillance systems.
• Create, issue, and collect employee identification badges.
• Grant, remove, and audit area access utilizing applicable database(s)
• Carry, operate, and communicate using radio communications.
• Investigate and report hazards, unusual, or suspicious circumstances in the workplace.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to protect against theft, damage, and harm.
• Patrol classified and unclassified premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure the security of entry points.
• Support security training and briefings.
• Conduct end-of-day security checks.
• Conduct classified area open/close procedures.
• Safeguard classified materials
• Protect combinations and access to security containers, cabinets, vaults, closed areas.
• Protect and maintain inventory of keys, locks, and electronic access control devices.
• Escort personnel throughout the facility, including classified areas.
• Provide immediate response to emergency scenarios including hostile acts, threats of violence, natural and manmade disasters, medical emergencies, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and must be willing to undergo a CI polygraph examination if requested.
• Must be qualified to carry a firearm and non-lethal weapons as directed.
• Must be able to make the right decisions swiftly and possess excellent communication and observation skills.
• Must possess satisfactory public relations and customer service skills, sufficient to allow positive interaction with Maxar employees, visitors, law enforcement agencies, and the public.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Officers must be able to climb stairs and ladders, run short distances, and patrol exterior grounds on foot for extensive periods of time. These duties may need to be carried out in inclement weather conditions, including snow, ice, and excessive heat. Officers may be required to use force in response to emergency situations that may place their personal safety at risk, and will be trained on proper use of force, de-escalation, self-defense, and response procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current adjudicated CI or Full Scope polygraph.
• 2-4 years of customer service experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in physical security, military, first responder, or security services.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with access control and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience with security surveillance systems.
• Working knowledge of deadly force and use of force law, de-escalation tactics, medical response procedures, and crisis communication

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $33.75 - $56.25 hourly.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.