Security Officer - 24/7 Shifts, Training & Benefits

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Security Officer to support daily security tasks and protect the mission of its analysts, engineers and scientists in the Laurel area.

You will join a dedicated team, perform badge checks, patrol facilities, enforce parking and safety rules, and prepare security reports for leadership. Overtime potential and eligibility for a government clearance are required for advancement.

Qualifications

• Have a High School diploma or equivalent plus one year of security-related work experience or sixty college credits in a relevant field.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Able to speak and write English to the level required for job tasks and report preparation.
• Possess basic computer knowledge to use a security database and email.
• Have a valid state-residence driver’s license in good standing.
• Willingness to occasionally work mandatory overtime.
• Able to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and ultimately a Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship required.
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Verify employee/visitor identification and control of incoming/outgoing property.
• Patrol and inspect interior facilities to ensure security protocols are followed.
• Operate APL vehicles to patrol outside areas and enforce parking regulations.
• Write security-related reports and incident forms for leadership.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks including use of fire extinguishers and handling classified waste bags.
• Work one of three 24/7 shifts as assigned: 7AM–3PM, 3PM–11PM, or 11PM–7AM.

Skills

Security experience

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Report writing

Security databases

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

60 college credits in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Cybersecurity

Tools

Security database

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Security Officer to support daily security tasks and protect the mission of its analysts, engineers and scientists in the Laurel area.

You will join a dedicated team, perform badge checks, patrol facilities, enforce parking and safety rules, and prepare security reports for leadership. Overtime potential and eligibility for a government clearance are required for advancement.