Security Officer (On-Call/Part-Time) - Flexible Hours

Institute For Defense Analyses, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL)

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance with flex time

Job summary

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) invites applications for a Part Time/On Call Security Officer in Alexandria, VA. This role focuses on maintaining physical security, patrolling, and monitoring CCTV feeds to protect classified information and maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include badge control, escort duties, waste destruction per procedures, and logging activities. Candidates should have a HS diploma, U.S. Citizenship, and a willingness to work nights/weekends.

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.
• Ability to use computer technology including: Microsoft Office products, security badge creation software, and other security databases and programs.
• 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; report safety hazards or unauthorized activity.
• Transport bagged classified waste for destruction following procedures.
• Maintain the shift log and prepare special reports.
• Patrol all areas of the building including parking garage.
• Issue and maintain records; retrieve badges from logs.
• Perform duties of the Shift Supervisor as needed, including operating the Console Command Center.
• Provide Receptionist duties for multiple IDA facilities with visitor control systems.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Security badge creation software

Security databases

Job description

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) invites applications for a Part Time/On Call Security Officer in Alexandria, VA. This role focuses on maintaining physical security, patrolling, and monitoring CCTV feeds to protect classified information and maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include badge control, escort duties, waste destruction per procedures, and logging activities. Candidates should have a HS diploma, U.S. Citizenship, and a willingness to work nights/weekends.