Cleared Armed Security Officer

About the role

Patriot Group International LLC. (PGI), a Virginia-based company recognized as #1 Best Place to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and Best Companies Group, seeks a Cleared Armed Security Officer to join its team in Manassas, VA. PGI provides data center security solutions that safeguard client applications and data against sophisticated threats and global attacks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve knowledge of written and oral post orders, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Prevent all unauthorized access by enforcing all Client and PGI policies, including implementing and enforcing badging policies, controlling physical locks and keys, and inspecting persons and equipment.
• Provide security protection for all Client and PGI personnel and property within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Report or respond to incidents, security, and safety concerns per established post orders, including responding to alarms.
• Maintain standards of Armed Security Officer competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity, including compliance with PGI and the Client’s Code of Conduct and Uniform Policy.
• Execute and deliver various reports assigned by the Site Manager.
• Complete and maintain pre-assignment, client, State, and PGI sustainment training as directed.
• Aid in promoting communication and awareness of data center security policies to client employees, vendors, contractors, and others.
• Perform testing and other inspection services related to access control, including routine inspections, and testing of alarms, locks, doors, monitoring systems, and other access control mechanisms.
• Prevent the theft of physical or intellectual property.
• Aid in collateral duties, including but not limited to armory and security equipment maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of security, one year of local, state, or federal law enforcement experience, or two (2) years of honorable military service in any branch of the US Armed Forces.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Ability to complete a Virginia Security Guard License, including the application process, fingerprints, and background investigation.
• Ability to complete a firearms training course in compliance with the Virginia Security Guard License and conduct regularly scheduled sustainment training.
• Reliable transportation.
• Fluency in English speaking, reading, and writing.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and periodic random drug screening.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia DCJS Security Guard license.
• Two (2) years of security, military, or law enforcement experience.
• Demonstrated history of safe and successful security operations experience in highly secure facilities.
• General working knowledge of the Lenel access control system.
• Handgun weapons proficiency.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees.
• Must have the physical ability to perform a variety of training functions.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, walk long distances, climb stairs.
• Must be physically capable of standing a 12-hour post.

Pay

$40 - $45/hr