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Hours Full-time
Location Ashburn, VA
Ashburn, Virginia

About this job

Specific Duties and Essential Functions

  • Perform monitoring, surveillance and other physical security functions as defined in post orders
  • Perform incident detection and mitigation requirements including but not limited to checking systems, and responding to various events of varying severity including high severity such as breaches, life threatening events and natural disasters; investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required
  • Maintain awareness of surroundings to promote physical security and safety; watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
  • Deter theft and damage to property
  • Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot, up to 7 miles per shift
  • Contribute to communication and awareness of security policies and issues as needed; warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles
  • Provide facility escorting functions
  • Provide delivery and receiving functions; move large and heavy objects typically not exceeding 50 pounds (with reasonable accommodation); assist with any degree of heavier packages or deliveries
  • Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits; control/direct traffic; observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
  • Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
  • Provide assistance, directions, and support to employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner

Requirements

Education, Licenses and Certifications Required

  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Pass a State licensing test if driving a company-owned or client-provided vehicle
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain, a current and valid Unarmed Security Officer/Courier License issued by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain, certification in each of the following:
    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
    • First Aid

Type and Length of Specific Experience Required

  • Must possess a minimum of one year of verifiable and successful security, law enforcement, or other protective service related work experience

Skills Required

  • Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
  • Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
  • Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
  • Attention to detail

Other

  • Must be at least 18 years old or the minimum age required by the State, if higher
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write clearly and effectively in the English language
  • Must have access to reliable transportation
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States
  • Must not use illegal drugs. Must be able to pass a drug test with negative results (except when undergoing documented medical treatment).
  • Must submit to an extensive background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications, and Department of Motor Vehicle and credit checks if applicable
  • Must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military
  • Upon acceptance of a job offer, must be able to pass the following:
    • MMPI - Psychological testing, if armed or otherwise required
    • Physical exam, if armed or required by client contract

Physical Requirements and Environment

Environment: Indoor and outdoor, temperature ranges from moderate to extreme cold and heat

Major activity: Walking, standing, speaking, listening, observing

Physical efforts to carry out job duties: Standing, walking, and sitting. Minimal to no stooping or kneeling.