Full-Time Unarmed Security Officer

POSITION SUMMARY  

We are currently hiring Unarmed Security Officers to work at the Department of the Interior satellite office located in Washington, DC. Various full-time shifts are available for those who possess a minimum of two years' security experience and are looking to become part of a team that allows career growth. 

PAY TRANSPARENCY/COMPENSATION 

$27.45/hr  

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Duties include Information Receptionist, Command Center Duties, Perimeter Patrols, Roving Patrols, Managing Parking Entrances, Electronic Security and Fire Systems, Reports and Records, X-Ray and other Screening Equipment Operation, Emergencies, and Dispatch duties. 

• Are properly trained to perform duties assigned. 

• Perform all duties as specified in accordance with the Contract and the Post Orders. 

• Properly uniformed and present a neat, clean, and professional appearance as referenced in the SOW. 

• Thoroughly knowledgeable about their duties and demonstrate the ability to act effectively during emergencies or other unusual situations. 

• Possess all required valid certification cards while on duty. 

• Possess all necessary permits, credentials, etc., as required by the Contract or by local or state law. 

• Capable of frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to twelve (12) hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime. Outdoor posts may require the individual to withstand extreme heat, humidity, cold, and /or severe weather (e.g., snow, sleet, rain, hail, wind) for up to four hours without shelter. 

• Capable of frequent contact with the general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center. 

• Able to speak clearly and distinctly and remain calm in stressful situations (e.g., confrontations with angry, distraught, disturbed, or violent persons). 

• Possess and retain the ability to remain on post up to four consecutive hours without eating, or drinking (except for water). 

• Possess and retain the ability to maintain a high degree of alertness for up to 12 hours, with the ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations. Use of senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch) is necessary to discern unusual or dangerous situations. 

• Possess and retains the ability to use post security equipment, magnetometers, X- rays, screening wands, CCTV, CPU’s, ability to use handcuffs, baton, chemical spray, and (where required by post assignments) firearms at any time while on duty. 

• Possess and retains the ability to read and understand post assignments, legibly write reports, and respond to both routine and emergency dispatches/orders. 

• Possess and retain the ability to subdue violent or potentially violent or disturbed individuals, or intervene in a crisis (e.g., provide emergency first aid/CPR while waiting for arrival of paramedics or other emergency personnel). 

• Possess and retain the ability for occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, climbing stairs (e.g., responding to emergencies, ensuring timely and complete facility evacuations, giving pursuit, etc.). 

• This site is 24 hours work environment and subject to frequent