Cleared Armed Security Officer

About the role

Patriot Group International Inc. (PGI), a Virginia-based company voted #1 Best Place to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and the Best Companies Group, is seeking a Cleared Armed Security Officer to join their team in the Springfield, VA or Culpeper, VA area. The position reports to the PGI Data Center Site Manager.

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.
• Absorb and deliver collateral duties, including but not limited to armory and security equipment maintenance tasks.
• 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.
• Absorb and promote communication and awareness of data center security policies to client employees, vendors, contractors, and others.

Requirements

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one (1) year of security, or one year of local, state, or federal law enforcement experience; or a minimum of two (2) years of honorable military service, active or reserve, in any branch of the US Armed Forces.
• A minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must fluently speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

PGI is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details will be provided during the hiring process.

Schedule

The Cleared Armed Security Officer will work a 12-hour Panama Schedule (Days / Midnights).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.