Armed Protective Security Officer - Silver Spring MD

Job Description

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Job Qualifications and Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY

Armed Protective Security Officers will staff armed posts and provide security for the personnel and property of, and visitors to, assigned US Government Property. May also work in a Control Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Protect personnel and property in a professional manner.
Meet and deal tactfully and politely with general public and visitors.
Effectively and efficiently screen and process visitors.
Identify, report, delay or detain persons who violate rules and regulations.
Conduct internal and external roving foot patrols.
Complete all reports and paperwork as required.
Ability to maintain excellent detection rate on x ray machine.
Detect and respond to alarms and emergencies.
Secure entrances and exits during emergencies.
Control keys and lock combinations.
Communicate and remain accessible via two-way radio or company issued cellular phone.
Understand and comply with all requirements defined within company documents to include Post and General Orders, plans, policies, procedures.
Observe and report all offenses/incidents.
Provide first aid, CPR, and assist during emergencies as necessary.
Must be able to wear protective body armor as a part of the duty uniform.
Maintain mandated training requirements in accordance with company guidance.
Maintain physical fitness, agility requirements, and weapons qualifications.
Ensure safety requirements compliance and safe work practices.
Support safety programs Participate in Quality and Process Improvement programs.
Work site is a 24/7 location based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

US Citizen with a valid social security card.
Must possess a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
Possess at least one of the following experience/ education criteria:
(1) minimum of three (3) years of verifiable Armed guard experience within past five years.
(2) Three (3) years of military or National Guard.
(3) Successful completion of a state certified law enforcement education and training or police officer's standard training course.
Pass and maintain medical and physical fitness standards.
Meet background screening and U.S. Government suitability requirements.
Must have the ability to acquire, and maintain, a DHS Suitability.
Successful completion of Protective Security Officer Training and certification.
May be required to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 25 lbs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.