Protective Security Officer — Federal Defense Site (Day Shift)

Institute for Defense Analyses; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition reimbursement

Flex time

Partial telework options

Gym access

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard the IDA Systems and Analyses Center. The role supports a 6:30 am to 2:30 pm shift, focusing on physical security, patrols, and CCTV monitoring.

Responsibilities include badge checks, escorting personnel, handling classified waste, maintaining logs, and operating security systems. U.S. Citizenship is required with a preference for an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of work experience, preferably in physical security, but not a requirement.
• Ability to use computer technology with proficiency to include: Microsoft office products, security badge creation software, and other security databases and programs.
• Great customer service attitude, ability to effectively communicate and follow instructions.
• Willingness and availability to work other shifts or overtime as needed to support 24/7 operations.
• Successful completion of criminal background is required.

Responsibilities

• Visually check for appropriate security access badges.
• Escort scheduled, unscheduled, and uncleared personnel or visitors around the facility.
• Perform checks of safes containing classified documents; look for safety hazards, security violations, or unauthorized activity; and report to the appropriate supervisor.
• Pick up bagged classified waste weighing up to 10 pounds from various locations in the IDA facility for transport to the disintegrator room. Accomplish the destruction of the material via the disintegrator and other required methods of destruction while adhering to stated procedures.
• Maintain and update the shift log and prepare special reports.
• Maintain stationary posts and/or physically patrol all areas of the building (interior and exterior) including the parking garage.
• Issue and maintain records. Retrieve badges using the appropriate program and logs.
• Perform the duties of the Shift Supervisor as necessary, to include operating the Console Command Center.
• Perform Receptionist duties for numerous IDA facilities, using computerized visitor control system.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

Security awareness

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Security badge creation software

Security databases

Job description

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard the IDA Systems and Analyses Center. The role supports a 6:30 am to 2:30 pm shift, focusing on physical security, patrols, and CCTV monitoring.

Responsibilities include badge checks, escorting personnel, handling classified waste, maintaining logs, and operating security systems. U.S. Citizenship is required with a preference for an active security clearance.