Security Officer (Weekends 2nd Shift)

The Institute of Defense Analyses (IDA) operates three Federally Funded Research and Development Centers supporting federal decision making. IDA assists the United States Government in addressing important national security issues, particularly those requiring scientific and technical expertise.

What will you do in this role?

• Visually check for appropriate security access badges.
• Escort scheduled, unscheduled, and uncleared personnel or visitors around the facility.
• Perform checks of safes containing classified documents; look for safety hazards, security violations, or unauthorized activity; and report to the appropriate supervisor.
• Pick up bagged classified waste weighing up to 10 pounds from various locations in the IDA facility for transport to the disintegrator room.
• Accomplish the destruction of the material via the disintegrator and other required methods of destruction while adhering to stated procedures.
• Maintain and update the shift log and prepare special reports.
• Maintain stationary posts and/or physically patrol all areas of the building (interior and exterior) including the parking garage.
• Issue and maintain records.
• Retrieve badges using the appropriate program and logs.
• Perform the duties of the Shift Supervisor as necessary, to include operating the Console Command Center.
• Perform Receptionist duties for numerous IDA facilities, using computerized visitor control system.

What you need?

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of work experience, preferably in physical security, but not a requirement.
• Ability to use computer technology with proficiency to include: Microsoft office products, security badge creation software, and other security databases and programs.
• Great customer service attitude, ability to effectively communicate and follow instructions.
• Willingness and availability to work other shifts or overtime as needed to support 24/7 operations.
• Successful completion of criminal background is required.

Why work at IDA?

• Comprehensive benefits including diverse health insurance options, generous 10% contribution to retirement, parental leave, 20 days paid time off (which increases with tenure), and relocation reimbursement.
• Mission-oriented work at a non-profit that supports and protects our warfighters; as a non-profit, IDA employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL).
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement, internal and external trainings, and funding for researcher-pitched projects and publications.
• A strong employee and corporate culture of work-life balance, including commitment to average 40-hour work weeks through flex time, partial telework options, and expectation of communication only during core business hours.
• A brand-new facility located in Alexandria’s high-tech corridor in Potomac Yard; amenities include a gym, and close proximity to local dining and shopping.
• Easy access to Potomac Yard Metro stop and Potomac Yard DASH bus stop.
• Employer contributes $315/month (IRS max) to commuter benefits.

Compensation

We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $42,291 - $67,666. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, unique skills and qualifications, and other relevant factors.