Shift Lieutenant with Security Clearance

Akima Infrastructure Services; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services seeks a Security Services Shift Lieutenant to lead on-site protective personnel, coordinate incident response, and ensure compliance with federal/state laws and DoD security requirements.

You will assign duties, monitor performance, maintain records, and ensure safety and readiness of weapons and equipment, reporting to management as needed.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain SECRET security clearance.
• Must hold TN Armed Security Guard license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and annual fitness tests.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the shift work; assigns activities and evaluates results.
• Responds to incidents and emergencies; directs on-scene security operations.
• Coordinates training and assists with evaluations for shift personnel.
• Provides motivation, identifies deficiencies, and initiates corrective actions.
• Maintains reports, equipment inventories, and departmental records; ensures safety compliance.
• Ensures personnel are aware of regulations and fitness for duty.

Skills

Security clearance (SECRET)

Driver's license

Armed security license (TN)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Security Services Shift Lieutenant

The Shift Lieutenant will direct and provide technical assistance for on-duty Security Services personnel engaged in enforcing federal/state laws and DoD security requirements on the installation. Responds to all incidents, accidents, and emergencies and directs activities. Ensures accurate and timely submission of all required investigative reports. Coordinates with the customer to ensure procedures, tests, evacuations, conferences, etc., are properly implemented. Makes work assignments within the section. Keeps management informed of potential work-related problems. Performs other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for his/her assigned shift; assigns work activities, projects, and programs reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures of assigned shift to ensure compliance and to ensure safe work practices, quality and accuracy; meets with shift personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• Responds to all incidents, accidents and emergencies and direct on-scene deployment and activities of responding protective services officers.
• Coordinates training and assists with company evaluation programs for shift personnel.
• Provides positive motivation for employee performance; identifies and resolves shift deficiencies and initiates discipline procedures.
• Supervises, reviews and participates in the preparation of reports and other written material and the maintenance of departmental records; inspects departmental equipment and ensures that deficiencies are corrected.
• Makes checks of posted protective services officer members for alertness and well-being.
• Trains on‑duty security services officers as required.
• Maintains, controls, and completes inventory of all government and personal weapons and equipment of the Armory.
• Issues and receives weapons for security services officers in compliance with all safety regulations.
• Ensures all shift personnel are knowledgeable of regulations, policies and requirements of their assignment.
• Ensures all personnel are mentally and physically fit for duty.

Qualifications

• Able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Possess a valid state driver's license.
• Possess a TN Armed Security Guard license.
• Possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete pre‑employment fitness test and annual fitness test thereafter, consisting of 200 Meter Run, Sit‑ups: 20 repetitions, Push‑ups: 25 repetitions, 1 Mile Run/Walk 12mins.

Desired Qualification

Three years of full‑time experience in military or civilian police profession in a leadership position.

Job ID

2026-27174

Work Type

On‑Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters Akima Intra‑Data (AID), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics services provider. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AID, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, AID provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, AID delivers flexible, full‑spectrum facilities, maintenance, and repair and logistics services that enable our customers to reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and enhance the value of their existing assets. As an AID employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.