Protective Security Officer - Southwest VA (Wise, Wytheville, Bristol)

Golden Svcs; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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 & Certifications

Job summary

Golden SVCS, LLC is seeking a Protective Security Officer to guard federal property and personnel. You will oversee entry control, screen visitors, and enforce regulations to maintain safety. Expect regular patrols, incident response, and documentation to support post operations.

The role requires FPS training credentials, English proficiency, citizenship, and the ability to pass standard screenings. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits and mandatory drug testing.

Qualifications

• Must meet federal, state, and local licensing requirements for FPS Protective Security Officers.
• Must speak, read, and write coherent English.
• Must be 21 years old and a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass physical, drug screen, and background checks.
• Must obtain contract suitability and have FPS experience as outlined.
• FPS Training Credentials include required certificates.

Responsibilities

• Control access to client facility through admittance and assist visitors.
• Monitor entrances/exits, control movement, and operate gates/ CCTV as needed.
• Conduct site patrols on foot and respond to incidents per procedures.
• Protect evidence, set up barriers, and provide directions.
• Prepare logs or reports for the post and post-incident activities.

Skills

Access control

Visitor screening

Patrols site

Incident response

Communication

Education

FPS training credentials

Tools

CCTV monitoring

Job 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.

Essential Functions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Patrols assigned site on foot.
4. 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.
5. Prepares logs or reports as required for post
6. 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.
7. Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post.

Requirements

Must be able to meet and continue to meet all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal licensing requirement for FPS Protective Security Officers. These include the following:

1. Must be able to speak, read, and write using coherent English language.
2. Must be 21 years old
3. Must be a U.S. Citizen
4. Must pass a physical and drug screen
5. Must pass a background check
6. Must be able to obtain contract suitability
7. Must already have current FPS experience and applicable qualifications as outlined below:

FPS Training Credentials required:

1. Contractor Provided Initial Weapons Exhibit/Certificate
2. Contractor Provided Basic Training Exhibit/ Certificate
3. Contractor Provided Refresher Training Exhibit/Certificate (if applicable)
4. FPS Orientation Exhibit/Certificate
5. Virginia Handgun and Guard License

Benefits

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.