Corporate and Physical Security Officer- All Levels

About the role

Work as part of a respected team of security professionals protecting the people and property of General Dynamics (GD) NASSCO and US Navy personnel and ships based at GD NASSCO. You will bring expertise, excellence and commitment to protecting some of our Nation’s most valuable assets.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, with little guidance and supervision
• Develop leadership and mentoring skills, providing guidance and direction for junior officers
• Develop and demonstrate the skillset required to serve as the shift lead officer
• Display exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Handle crisis situations calmly and efficiently, making effective decisions
• Understand, retain, implement and be able to teach all security procedures as outlined by the GD NASSCO and the US Navy, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior
• Be open to change and able to adapt to new information and unexpected obstacles
• Maintain focus and situational awareness in a stressful environment
• Continually develop critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats
• Facilitate access to NASSCO properties at pedestrian gates, delivery gates, corporate offices, and warehouses
• Interact with visitors and employees, provide directions and respond to inquiries
• Screen and bag check of incoming and departing employees and visitors
• Screen commercial and industrial deliveries
• Patrol duties, both foot and vehicle
• Enforce GD NASSCO parking rules and regulations
• Staff regular and emergency telephone system
• Dispatch medical services, fire department, ambulance service and law enforcement agencies, assist responding agencies with facility entrance
• Monitor surveillance cameras and review archived footage
• Document all incidents in objective and comprehensive reports
• Program, activate, and deactivate of NASSCO temporary badges
• Collate, author and transmit shift pass down reports
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid California Guard Card or P.O.S.T certificate
• Proficient in the English language (i.e. able to read, write, speak, and comprehend)
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience in the following computer programs: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel and basic understanding of computer operations
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive company vehicles and golf carts
• Open to a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
• Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance per the GD NASSCO grooming standards

Skills

• Ability to work independently, with little guidance and supervision
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Effective crisis handling
• Security procedure knowledge
• Customer service skills
• Computer proficiency (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel)
• Driving ability
• Flexibility with schedule
• Appearance standards

Benefits

• 401K plan with generous company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision Plans
• FSA and HSA Accounts
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differential
• Overtime available
• Uniforms and safety boots provided by GD NASSCO
• California Guard Card fees paid by GD NASSCO
• Eligible for Navy Federal Credit Union products and services

Pay

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education.

Schedule

Shift differential may apply.