Protective Security Officer

Vqops; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 26,932 - 35,652; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

All uniforms and equipment provided

Health & Welfare allowance

Job summary

Vqops is seeking reliable and professional Unarmed Security Officers for a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy in Morgantown, West Virginia. Candidates must meet federal contract requirements including citizenship, age, education, and the ability to obtain a federal security clearance. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety and security in various environments. Compensation starts at $25.88/hour with additional benefits including paid training and equipment provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Fluent speaking, reading, and writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and safety at assigned locations.
• Perform duties under federal contract requirements.
• Complete mandatory training and evaluations.

Skills

Fluent in English

Computer proficiency

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Part‑Time Unarmed Security Officer U.S. Dept. of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Morgantown, WV,

We are currently seeking professional and reliable Unarmed Security Officers for a federal government contract in Morgantown, West Virginia. Candidates must meet all contract (PWS) requirements and be able to obtain a federal security clearance.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible to perform under this PWS, all uniformed employees must meet, to the satisfaction of NETL, the following requirements:

• Be a citizen of the United States of America.
• 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 platform.
• Successful completion of Federal and Contractor background checks.
• Successful completion of a drug screen.
• Successful completion of psychological and physical fitness for duty evaluations.

EXPERIENCE

• Up to three (3) years of experience in physical security as a security officer (armed and unarmed) preferred but not required.

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: $25.88/hour - after successful completion of a 90‑Day Probation with a pay rate of $19.55/hr.
• Shift Differential: $0.50/hour for all hours worked from 1500 through 0700.
• Health & Welfare: $5.25/hr. for up to 40 hrs. worked per week.
• Training: Paid mandatory training.
• Uniforms/Equipment: All uniforms and equipment provided.

Available Shifts

• Various as needed.

Requirements

The company shall ensure that all persons employed as Unarmed Security Officers under this contract meet the most current contract requirements. All Officers must be able to use a computer and meet federal contract standards and maintain all required credentials, certifications, and clearances as a condition of employment.