Security Guard: Access Control & Patrol Expert

US Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers at ERDC gates seeks a Security Guard to protect personnel and property and to enforce access control. The role includes roving patrols by vehicle or on foot, weapon qualification, and ongoing training to ensure safety and compliance with SOPs and regulations.

The position requires handling incidents of theft or unauthorized access, maintaining weapon and physical fitness requirements, and escorting deliveries as needed to maintain security across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Engage in protecting personnel, property, materials, and equipment against injury, damage, fire, theft, and possible acts of sabotage, espionage, and terrorism.
• Perform Security Guard duties during duty and non-duty hours.
• Welcome all ERDC team members, visitors, high ranking officials upon arrival at the ERDC gates with courtesy and respect.
• Perform roving security duties in a Security Guard vehicle or on foot.
• Qualify with, wear and be able to use assigned weapon.
• Maintain annual requirements for assigned weapon and physical fitness requirements.
• Respond to incidents of theft, burglary, or other criminal activity; controls access to the facility after hours and on weekends; search and escort various types of supply and delivery vehicles; static guard duties.
• Perform installation access control for pedestrians and vehicles utilizing standard operating procedures (SOPs), written orders and regulatory requirements as a guide to access determination for a wide range of unique circumstances.
• Utilize knowledge and compliance with OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Receive and provide on-the-job and/ or classroom training to ensure safety practices and equipment are fully utilized.
• Utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Train new personnel on security policies, direction, and working conditions.
• Make recommendations regarding employees' performance, progress, and training needs.

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers at ERDC gates seeks a Security Guard to protect personnel and property and to enforce access control. The role includes roving patrols by vehicle or on foot, weapon qualification, and ongoing training to ensure safety and compliance with SOPs and regulations.

The position requires handling incidents of theft or unauthorized access, maintaining weapon and physical fitness requirements, and escorting deliveries as needed to maintain security across the facility.