Security Police Officer

Chenega-Corporation; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit is seeking a Security Police Officer (SPO) to protect personnel, facilities, and critical infrastructure at Fort Irwin, CA. The role blends law enforcement with security duties in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

The ideal candidate brings public safety experience, calm judgment under pressure, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence, with flexibility for rotating shifts and emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 1–3 years in military, law enforcement, corrections, armed security, public safety, or related area preferred.
• State or federal law enforcement academy preferred.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain security clearances and certifications.
• Ability to meet firearms qualification, medical, physical fitness, and background checks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Calm under pressure and sound decision making.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergencies.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies, incidents, alarms, and requests for assistance.
• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols to maintain safety and security.
• Monitor and control access to facilities and restricted areas.
• Perform security inspections, investigations, and routine facility assessments.
• Enforce laws, regulations, and security procedures.
• Assist with traffic control and public safety operations.
• Prepare detailed incident and activity reports.
• Interact professionally with employees, visitors, contractors, and responders.
• Operate communication systems and security technology.
• Support emergency preparedness and continuity of operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Decision making under pressure

Public safety mindset

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Law enforcement academy (state or federal)

Tools

Security technology

Driver's license

Job description

Summary

As a Security Police Officer (SPO), you will serve on the front lines of protecting personnel, facilities, critical infrastructure, and mission-essential operations. This position offers an opportunity to combine law enforcement, security, and emergency response responsibilities in a dynamic environment supporting one of the world's most recognized organizations.

The ideal candidate is a highly professional, service-oriented public safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates sound judgment under pressure, and is committed to safety, security, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies, incidents, alarms, and requests for assistance.
• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Monitor and control access to facilities, buildings, and restricted areas.
• Perform security inspections, investigations, and routine assessments of facilities and property.
• Enforce applicable laws, regulations, and security procedures.
• Assist with traffic control, incident response, and public safety operations.
• Prepare detailed, accurate, and timely reports documenting incidents and activities.
• Interact professionally with employees, visitors, contractors, law enforcement agencies, and emergency responders.
• Operate communication systems, security technology, and assigned equipment.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, special events, and continuity of operations efforts.
• Maintain readiness and professionalism in support of mission-critical operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• One (1) to three (3) years of military, law enforcement, corrections, armed security, public safety, or related experience preferred.
• Completion of a state or federal law enforcement academy preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances and certifications.
• Ability to meet firearms qualification, medical, physical fitness, and background screening requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency assignments as needed.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Military police, law enforcement, corrections, or armed security experience.
• Current First Aid, CPR, or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience responding to emergencies and conducting patrol operations.
• Experience working in a federal, military, aerospace, or critical infrastructure environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with homeland security, defense, corrections, law enforcement, inspection technologies, or physical security systems.
• Experience supporting low-volume, high-value technical products.
• Familiarity with sensors, data acquisition systems, signal processing equipment, or industrial electronics.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management systems.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, or product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with federal government customers and operational deployments.
• Ability to establish repeatable and scalable production processes; improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency; reduce production costs and lead times; and maintain accurate configuration control across product variants.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools.

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $30.00/Hr.