Security Force Officer II (Night shift)

Navy Federal Credit Union; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union in Vienna, VA is seeking a dedicated security officer for full-time night shifts (5:00 PM–5:15 AM EST, Panama Shift). The role covers incident assessment, escalation, access control, emergency response, and patrols across indoor and outdoor posts.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in security, pass all background checks, and complete required training. Strong observation, communication, and de-escalation skills are essential; armed experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of security-related experience.
• Completion of required unarmed security training, safety training, or site onboarding.
• Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and employment eligibility verification.
• Experience in security, customer-facing facility support, emergency response, or similar protective services preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to apply security procedures, access control, and incident reporting independently.

Responsibilities

• Supports higher-traffic, sensitive, or complex posts with strong situational awareness and independent decision-making.
• Assists with initial incident assessment, escalation, containment, and communication per post orders and procedures.
• Reviews shift activity for unusual patterns and communicates observations to supervision.
• Provides informal guidance to less experienced officers on post procedures and reporting expectations.

Skills

Observation & situational awareness

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Customer service orientation

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Decision making

Physical fitness

Procedural compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Security operations / emergency management training

Tools

Security software & radios

Job description

Overview

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Supports higher-traffic, sensitive, or more complex posts requiring stronger situational awareness and independent decision-making.
• Assists with initial incident assessment, escalation, containment, and communication in accordance with post orders and emergency procedures.
• Reviews shift activity, identifies unusual patterns or potential security concerns, and communicates observations to supervision.
• Provides informal guidance to less experienced officers on standard post procedures, reporting expectations, equipment use, visitor management, and access control practices.
• Assists with emergency response activities, evacuation support, shelter-in-place procedures, lockdown protocols, and coordination with emergency responders as directed.
• Maintains accurate documentation and may review reports for completeness before submission.
• Performs all lower-level responsibilities with consistent proficiency, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Ability to stand, walk, patrol, and remain alert for extended periods.
• Ability to respond quickly to incidents, alarms, or emergencies.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, depending on facility needs.
• Ability to carry >50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to run 50 yards or more.
• Ability to wear required uniform, personal protective equipment, duty gear, and assigned security equipment.
• May be required to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, or rotating shifts based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 2+ years of experience.
• Completion of required unarmed security training, safety training, or site-specific onboarding.
• Ability to pass required background checks, drug screening, employment eligibility verification, and any other screening required by law or company policy.
• Experience performing security, customer-facing facility support, emergency response, military, law enforcement, corrections, or similar protective services duties preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently apply security procedures, access control protocols, visitor management expectations, incident response support, and reporting standards.
• Ability to support more complex posts, identify potential security concerns, and elevate issues appropriately.
• Ability to provide informal guidance to less experienced officers on routine post procedures and documentation expectations.
• Strong observation, situational awareness, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm, alert, and professional during stressful or rapidly changing situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact respectfully with employees, visitors, contractors, and the public.
• Strong de-escalation, conflict management, and policy enforcement skills.
• Sound judgment, integrity, reliability, and discretion when handling sensitive information or security matters.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, post orders, policies, and emergency procedures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use security software, reporting systems, radios, and related equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training in security operations, emergency management, law enforcement, or a related field preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Armed experience is strongly preferred
• Additional Information

Hours

Full time on site - Night shift 5:00 PM - 5:15 AM EST; Panama Shift

• Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

About Us

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Disclaimers

Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.

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