Uniformed Security Services (USS) Officer

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Uniformed Security Services (USS) Officer with an Interim Secret Clearance and ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance to support KPS and our government customer in Arlington, VA.


We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• The purpose of the uniform security officer services is to protect personnel, information, property, and business continuity by “detecting, deterring, observing and reporting.”
• The personnel of the uniformed security services shall accomplish this by performing the following activities:
• Control access to and within the building, to include administering safety screening, requiring employees and/or visitors to display proper passes or identification before entering the facility or a controlled area.
• Escort and closely observe various personnel, with special emphasis on foreign nationals, maintenance personnel, and people without security clearances that are in DARPA controlled space.
• Enforce DARPA and DoD security and safety rules and directions.
• Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Operate emergency equipment (e.g., AED, Protective Mask, etc.).
• Respond to potential medical emergencies and perform first aid, CPR, and AED. In relation to these activities, the contractor shall perform periodic evaluations (not less than once per month per shift) of the response to potential medical events. The evaluations will be in a written format that is prescribed by the Government and will be provided to the Government for review.
• Observe and immediately report suspicious, illegal, unsafe, or unsecure, activities or people inside or outside the building, taking protective or corrective actions were prudent or necessary.
• Check and report on equipment, security containers, doors, and computer, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and telephone equipment/systems, facilities, and environmental conditions, taking corrective action where possible.
• Check and report on, and where possible, take corrective action, for unsafe and unsecure conditions, threats and vulnerabilities using their senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste) and various equipment provided by DARPA.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies and take appropriate action, to include response to alarm conditions such as SCIF and duress alarms. In relation to the alarm response, the contractor shall perform periodic evaluations (not less than once per month per shift) of the response to potential alarm events. The evaluations will be in a written format that is prescribed by the Government and will be provided to the Government for review.
• Support DARPA’s COOP and Pandemic Plan as required.
• Call for emergency services when necessary or in accordance with DARPA procedures and guiding emergency responders to the scene of an incident.
• Take accurate and complete notes and document their activities and incidents by writing detailed reports and journals; and
• Report their activities and any incidents to the Government in a timely manner and as directed by the Government.
Required Skills and Experience for this position:

• Must have the ability to: provide clear, concise, and accurate written and verbal reports.
• Administer safety screenings of employees and visitors.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds from place to place.
• Walk up and down stairs.
• Work in inclement weather and outdoor environment.
• Stand in one place for extended periods.
• Using the five senses (sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch), detect and report security and safety violations that are learned through experience and training.
• Work any shift (day, evening, or early morning) on all days of the week and holidays.
• Successfully complete the training required by this contract, as demonstrated through written and practical examination.
• Travel by land, water or air transport means to any location within the United States and remain on site for an extended time in support of DARPA operations.
• Minimum of one (1) year performing similar security officer duties in a DoD environment.
• Secret with ability to obtain a Top Secret, with eligibility for SAP and SCI access.
• Top Secret clearance process must begin within one (1) month of working onsite.
• High school diploma.
• Shall have successful completion of the requirements for Preventing Disease Transmission (i.e., blood-borne pathogens); successful completion of all tra