Security Officer — Day Shift, Protect & Secure Facility

RPMGlobal; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

IDA in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard the IDA Systems and Analyses Center. This is a physical security role requiring patrolling, badge checks, and CCTV monitoring, with a solid understanding of access control and emergency procedures. Candidates must be a U.S.

citizen, able to work 6:30 am–2:30 pm, and ready for 24/7 coverage as needed. Prior security experience is preferred. A criminal background check is required, and applicants should demonstrate strong customer

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of work experience, preferably in physical security, but not a requirement.
• Ability to use computer technology with proficiency to include: Microsoft Office products, security badge creation software, and other security databases and programs.
• Great customer service attitude, ability to effectively communicate and follow instructions.
• Willingness and availability to work other shifts or overtime as needed to support 24/7 operations.
• Successful completion of criminal background is required.

Responsibilities

• Visually check for appropriate security access badges.
• Escort scheduled, unscheduled, and uncleared personnel or visitors around the facility.
• Perform checks of safes containing classified documents; look for safety hazards, security violations, or unauthorized activity; and report to the appropriate supervisor.
• Pick up bagged classified waste weighing up to 10 pounds from various locations in the IDA facility for transport to the disintegrator room. Accomplish the destruction of the material via the disintegrator and other required methods of destruction while adhering to stated procedures.
• Maintain and update the shift log and prepare special reports.
• Maintain stationary posts and/or physically patrol all areas of the building (interior and exterior) including the parking garage.
• Issue and maintain records. Retrieve badges using the appropriate program and logs.
• Perform the duties of the Shift Supervisor as necessary, to include operating the Console Command Center.
• Perform Receptionist duties for numerous IDA facilities, using computerized visitor control system.

Skills

Security clearance

Customer service

Computer skills

Security patrol

Criminal background

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Badge creation software

Security databases

Job description

IDA in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard the IDA Systems and Analyses Center. This is a physical security role requiring patrolling, badge checks, and CCTV monitoring, with a solid understanding of access control and emergency procedures. Candidates must be a U.S.

citizen, able to work 6:30 am–2:30 pm, and ready for 24/7 coverage as needed. Prior security experience is preferred. A criminal background check is required, and applicants should demonstrate strong customer