Security Officer: Patrol, Reports & Incident Response

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 60,317,000 - 100,433,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Security Officer to support the mission by verifying IDs, patrolling facilities, and writing clear security reports. The role requires a security-minded professional with strong English skills and basic computer aptitude.

You will work a 24/7 shift rotation (7AM–3PM, 3PM–11PM, 11PM–7AM) and may need overtime. A valid driver’s license, pre-employment physical, and eligibility for a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent + 1 year security experience or 60 college credits in a relevant field.
• Possess good interpersonal skills, as well as a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Able to speak and write English to the level required to perform job tasks including interaction with a variety of people and preparation of written reports.
• Possess basic computer knowledge to include the skills to use a security database and email.
• Valid state-residence driver’s license in good standing.
• Willing and able to occasionally work mandatory overtime.
• Able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by start date and ultimately a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Able to obtain satisfactory results from a pre-employment physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Verify the identification of employees and visitors by badge inspection and/or using the Security personnel databases, as well as provide control of all incoming and outgoing property.
• Patrol and inspect interior facilities to ensure that proper security protocols are being followed.
• Operate APL vehicles to patrol outside areas and ensure that proper security procedures are being followed, including enforcing all parking regulations.
• Write security-related reports and complete incident forms and present to security leadership staff.
• Perform other miscellaneous tasks to include use of fire extinguishers lifting heavy objects and deployment of defense tactics.
• Be assigned to work one of three 24/7 shifts: 7AM–3PM, 3PM–11PM, or 11PM–7AM.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent + 1 year security experience

Sixty college credits in a relevant field

Tools

Security database

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Security Officer to support the mission by verifying IDs, patrolling facilities, and writing clear security reports. The role requires a security-minded professional with strong English skills and basic computer aptitude.

You will work a 24/7 shift rotation (7AM–3PM, 3PM–11PM, 11PM–7AM) and may need overtime. A valid driver’s license, pre-employment physical, and eligibility for a Secret clearance are required.