Protective Security Officer

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit is seeking disciplined, mission-focused security professionals for guarding federal facilities and personnel in the Washington, DC area. You will perform access control, inspections, and armed patrols to deter threats and ensure safety.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate English proficiency, act with sound judgment, and maintain composure in emergencies while coordinating with law enforcement and security leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• Background and drug screening successfully completed.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Two years of relevant security experience.
• Active DCJS Armed Security Officer Registration.

Responsibilities

• Protect federal personnel, visitors, facilities, and assets from threats.
• Maintain a visible security presence and deter criminal activity.
• Control access by verifying credentials and authorization status.
• Conduct inspections of personnel, vehicles, packages, and facilities.
• Perform armed security patrols on foot and by vehicle.
• Monitor and enforce access control procedures and security policies.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, and security-related events.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and security leadership during incidents.
• Exercise force, when authorized, per laws and policies.
• Prepare incident reports and daily activity records.
• Operate radios, security systems, and access control equipment.

Skills

Situational awareness

Access control procedures

Emergency response

Patrol / physical security

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Security systems

Job description

Summary

We're seeking disciplined, professional, and mission-focused individuals who are committed to protecting people, facilities, and critical government assets. Successful candidates will possess strong judgment, exceptional situational awareness, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic security environment.

Responsibilities

• Protect federal personnel, visitors, facilities, government property, and sensitive assets from unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, sabotage, and other security threats.
• Maintain a visible security presence and serve as a deterrent to criminal activity and security violations.
• Control access to facilities, restricted areas, and government property by verifying credentials, identification, and authorization status.
• Conduct personnel, vehicle, package, parcel, and facility inspections in accordance with established procedures and security requirements.
• Perform armed security patrols on foot and by vehicle to identify safety hazards, suspicious activity, and security vulnerabilities.
• Monitor and enforce access control procedures, security regulations, and facility policies.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, medical incidents, and security-related events in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate and communicate with law enforcement, emergency responders, government personnel, and security leadership during incidents and emergencies.
• Exercise force, up to and including deadly force, when authorized and necessary in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, training, and use-of-force policies.
• Participate in Guard Mount activities and receive daily briefings, operational updates, and post assignments.
• Carry out general and special orders applicable to assigned posts and operational responsibilities.
• Prepare detailed incident reports, daily activity logs, witness statements, and other required documentation.
• Operate radios, telephones, security systems, access control equipment, and other communications devices.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successfully pass background and drug screening.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Active Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Armed Security Officer Registration
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently, including the ability to interpret written directives, post orders, procedures, and training materials.
• Graduate of a recognized Federal, State, Local, Military Law Enforcement, Military Police, Security Forces, Corrections, or Physical Security Training Academy.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain all contract-required training and certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years of experience protecting federal facilities, critical infrastructure, military installations, or high-security environments.

• Active Secret Security Clearance.

• Prior military police, security forces, corrections, federal protective services, or law enforcement experience.

• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of physical security principles, force protection measures, access control procedures, and protective security operations.
• Ability to maintain situational awareness and quickly assess potential threats, hazards, and suspicious activities.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, post orders, emergency response procedures, and use-of-force policies.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and decisive in stressful, rapidly changing, or emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make appropriate decisions while protecting personnel, facilities, and government assets

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $26.48/Hr.