TS/SCI Security Officer — Night Shift, Access Control

RPMGlobal; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contribution

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is hiring a Full-time 3rd shift Security Officer for a mission-driven national security research organization. Shift hours are 10 pm - 6 am, Tuesday - Saturday, with overtime flexibility as authorized by the Security Manager. The role focuses on access control, patrols, emergency response, and protecting classified information.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph, plus 2+ years in security guarding.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; 2+ years security guard experience.
• Proficient in using computer systems.
• Able to stand for long periods and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Regulates personnel entry into building and adjacent areas.
• Patrols the facility; responds to alarms and incidents.
• Maintains logs and documents incident reports.
• escorts individuals as directed by supervisors.
• Keeps informed of security regulations and procedures.

Skills

Security awareness

Communication

Report writing

Proactive monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph

Job description

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is hiring a Full-time 3rd shift Security Officer for a mission-driven national security research organization. Shift hours are 10 pm - 6 am, Tuesday - Saturday, with overtime flexibility as authorized by the Security Manager. The role focuses on access control, patrols, emergency response, and protecting classified information.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph, plus 2+ years in security guarding.