Protective Security Officer Secret Clearance - Springfield

Golden Svcs; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

On-the-job Training, Skills Dev & Cert

Job summary

Golden SVCS is seeking a Protective Security Officer to safeguard federal property and staff in Springfield, VA. The role involves access control, patrols, and incident response to ensure secure facilities and compliant personnel behavior.

Qualified candidates must meet clearance requirements and pass physical, drug, and background checks. FPS credentialing is required. The position offers comprehensive benefits and stable employment with federal contract work.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old.
• U.S. Citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum 2 years of security (armed), or 1 year of law enforcement; or 2 years of honorable service in US Armed Forces.
• Must have a Social Security Card issued by SSA.
• Must have a HS Diploma or GED.
• Able to read, speak, write, and understand English; able to prepare detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Control access to client facility through the admittance process and assist visitors.
• Monitor entrances/exits and CCTV; direct people and vehicles; manage disturbances.
• Patrol the assigned site on foot.
• Protect evidence or scene of incidents and provide direction as needed.
• Prepare logs or reports as required for post.
• Respond to fires, medical emergencies, bomb threats, and other incidents following procedures.

Skills

English language proficiency

Security experience

Background checks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Protective Security Officer Secret Clearance - Springfield

Job Category : Security Services

Requisition Number : PROTE001270

• Posted : November 8, 2024
• Full-Time

Locations

Northern Virginia
Springfield, VA, USA

Description

The Protective Security Officer will protect federal property and employees from theft, damage, hazards, or interference. They will make periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment. They will preserve order and enforce regulations pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.

Responsibilities

• Control access to client facility through the admittance process. Assist visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility. Screen visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the facility.
• Monitors entrances and exits; prevents unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
• Patrols assigned site on foot.
• Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage; and provides direction or information to others.
• Prepares logs or reports as required for post
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for post, by the company, or through training or certification.
• Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States.
• A minimum of two (2) years of security (armed), or one (1) year of law enforcement experience with a full-service police municipal, state or federal enforcement department; or a minimum of two (2) years of honorable service as a member of any US Armed Forces.
• Must have a Social Security Card issued by the Social Security Administration
• Must have a H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language and ability to prepare detailed written reports and fill out forms
• Able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening
• Must be able to pass a background investigation to include but not limited to criminal, credit and driving record checks.
• Must be able to pass US Government background investigation for required secret security clearance.

Additionally, candidate must have the following FPS Training Credentials:

• Contractor Provided Initial Weapons Exhibit/Certificate
• Contractor Provided Basic Training Exhibit/ Certificate
• Contractor Provided Refresher Training Exhibit/Certificate (if applicable)
• FPS Orientation Exhibit/Certificate
• DCJS

Golden offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes flexible benefits.

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• On-the-job Training, Skills Development & Certifications

Working Conditions and Physical/Mental Demands

• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Stand or walk constantly on various surfaces
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, occasionally during shift. Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties. Frequent moving or lifting of heavy objects

Golden SVCS, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a contractor to the Federal Protective Services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, disability, marital/family status or protected veteran status. Golden SVCS, LLC encourages referrals of those qualifying under protected veterans’ status. Golden SVCS, LLC conducts pre-employment drug testing and background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. Job offers are contingent upon favorable drug testing results and background checks. Additional drug/medical testing and subsequent background investigations conducted by the government may be required to obtain access to the work site.

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