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Armed Security Officer- Anniston, AL
Walden SecurityFederal Services Divisionfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Feb 2026
About the role
Summary
Armed Security Officers will provide a variety of security services for the Center for Domestic Preparedness contract.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Follows all assigned post orders, both general and specific.
- Maintains compliance with the policies and procedures and overall operations listed in the SOW.
- Controls access to the facility, including unrestricted areas.
- Enforces systems of personnel identification.
- Inspects packages/vehicles.
- Performs both static and roving patrol.
- Identifies, corrects, and secures any point of security violation and initiates necessary reports.
- Identifies, detains, and reports any persons suspected of violation or unauthorized access attempt to CDP facilities until appropriate law enforcement arrives.
- Performs traffic control as needed.
- Receives, issues, and accounts for keys, locks and access control passes.
- Monitors facility protection devices and alarms such as fire, chemical agent, and intrusion detection systems.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
- Completes monthly required training.
- Passes semi-annual weapons qualification standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competency
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Oral Communication - speaks very clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in various meetings.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Diversity- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity, Promotes a harassment- free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgement; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Change’s approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; adapt to new product intro
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