Protective Security Officer

Vision Quest Solutions Inc.; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Quest Solutions Inc. is seeking an Unarmed Security Officer for a Federal Site in Beltsville, MD. Candidates must hold or obtain a Maryland/DC security license, and can pursue licensure that enables work on Washington, DC or Maryland sites.

Responsibilities include reporting, security systems use, and maintaining required clearances, with shift options including night hours. Candidates should be US citizens or eligible for relevant protections and clearances.

Qualifications

• Fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Maryland Security Guard License (or reciprocal certification).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability clearance.

Skills

English fluency

Public Trust clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maryland/DC Security License

Job description

Unarmed Security Officer – Federal Site (Beltsville, MD)

Looking for unarmed officers with an unarmed DC SPO license or a Maryland security guard license, or who can obtain the license to work variable shifts and hours in Washington, DC, or Maryland. This is for a federal government site and needs to be able to obtain Public Trust suitability clearance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a citizen of the United States of America, including U.S. territories and/or Commonwealths. The COR may approve Lawful Permanent Residents who are current members of the U.S. Armed Services (Reserves or National Guard) or who possess an Honorable Discharge from a U.S. Military component.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Have received, at minimum, a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computers, including the ability to operate standard office systems, complete electronic reports, utilize security management systems, and communicate effectively via email and digital platforms.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Maryland Security Guard License (or applicable reciprocal certification).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability clearance.
• Officers must complete (sign/date) a Lautenberg Amendment Statement/Domestic Violence Certification annually, in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) (8) and (9).

Experience/Education Requirements (Must meet one of the following):

• Three (3) years of experience in physical security as a security officer (armed or unarmed); OR
• Two (2) years of military service (Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard); OR
• Successful completion of a Federal or State-certified Law Enforcement Training Program or POST Academy; OR
• Any combination of two (2) years of physical security experience and military service; OR
• Associate’s degree or higher in, in a security-related, criminal justice, or law enforcement-related field.

Military personnel: Must have an Honorable, General, or Other Than Honorable discharge. A Dishonorable discharge is not acceptable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Contractor employees are expected to be physically able to perform the following tasks or functions in the performance of their assigned duties:

• Physically subdue or engage in confrontation with individuals;
• Work under occasional tension or pressure;
• Work alone while unarmed;
• Walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time;
• Apply handcuffs when required;
• Respond to life-threatening or emergency situations;
• Work in inclement weather and low-light (night) conditions;
• Walk and drive on unpaved or uneven terrain;
• Open and close secured gates and access points;
• Climb multiple flights of stairs as required by site operations.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE:

• Pay Rate: $28.25/hour
• Shift Differential: $0.50/hour (night shift)

Available Shifts:

• Full time and Part time
• 2300 – 0700: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• 1500 – 2300: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• Special Events - Times may vary

POSITION LEVELS (When/If needed):

Lead Officers:

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a security environment

Junior Officers:

• Must obtain applicable Maryland or Washington, DC Security Guard certification

Requirements

• Officers must obtain and maintain the applicable State of Maryland Security Guard Certification or Washington, District of Columbia Security Officer License, based on the assigned duty location.
• Officers who are regularly assigned to perform duties in both Maryland and the District of Columbia must obtain and maintain both licenses in accordance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license when required by site assignment (e.g., BARC or similar federal facilities).
• All Protective Officers under this contract meet the most current contract requirements and meet federal contract standards and maintain all required credentials, certifications, and clearances as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to be proficient on a computer.