CCS - Security Officer (1st Shift)

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with the Standard Practice and Procedures for SCI Manual and the CCS Security Force Manual of Policies and Procedures.
• Regulates personnel entry into building and adjacent areas.
• Deals with visitors, and staff professionally and with courtesy.
• Checks personnel identification badges.
• Ensures visitors are authorized for entry into facility and confirms identification.
• Maintains log of visitors and operates the special personnel accountability system.
• Understands special instructions/orders at the various posts within and outside of the facility.
• Remains at post until relieved or re-directed by supervisor.
• Patrols assigned area, being alert to violations of security regulations, unauthorized persons and safety hazards.
• Verifies safety features such as locks, alarms and lights are functioning and operational.
• Responds to alarms, meeting time and physical requirements.
• Takes prompt action to correct violations, creates complete, accurate and factual incident reports.
• Deals with individuals involved in unusual/suspicious situations firmly but courteously, and works toward resolution of problem involving management, when necessary.
• Understands use of video monitors, carefully watching for any unusual activity on the grounds or vicinity.
• Knows the process of activation/deactivation of the alarm systems (SMTs) and monitoring UL alarm control station.
• Implements emergency procedures as situations dictate or as directed.
• Secures classified packages after office hours.
• Secures alarm access and classified combinations to secure areas.
• Performs escort duty upon direction from supervisor.
• Stays alert to actions and activities of person(s) under escort.
• Reports unusual behavior.
• Knows building, office and grounds layout for most direct route to destination.
• Conducts shredding of classified and sensitive information as required.
• Keeps informed and current with regulations and new procedures concerning the Security Force operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• An Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph clearance or higher is required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent, and two or more years of directly related security guard experience, preferably supporting a government, defense, or cleared environment.
• Proficient in using computer systems.
• Fully capable of monitoring facility and conducting security rounds, including responding on short notice to alarms or emergency situations.
• Lift packages or materials weighing 10 pounds.
• Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and have corrected vision of 20/20 with no hearing impairments and work outdoors in all types of weather.