Security Officer

Security Officer

Under general supervision from the Security Lieutenant, responsible for providing customer service to the Laboratory by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities on a 24 hours / day, 7 days / week environment. This is a collective bargaining agreement position.

What your day-to-day as a Security Officer at Fermilab will look like :

• Patrol property on foot and / or vehicle, securing personnel, assets, buildings, gates, and perimeter in all weather conditions; reporting any hazardous conditions, equipment malfunctions, or building alarms.
• Guard site access points, permitting or refusing entry based upon Fermilab Site Access policy, Post Orders, and / or Policy & Procedures, performing vehicle inspections for prohibited articles, issuing passes, and greeting personnel in a prompt, courteous and professional manner in all weather conditions.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls; follows guidance in accordance with established procedures / policies.
• Complete case reports on property loss, property damage, personnel incidents, vehicle accidents, etc.
• Communicate with the Security Operations Center and / or security staff via two-way radio or telephone.
• Maintain officer activity reports and completes patrol round assignments as directed.
• Keep informed of current and applicable Fermi Security and Fire Department policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Comply with Department (DOE) directives and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to ensure adherence to all applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct equipment and vehicle checks and reports / logs deficiencies to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success :

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug testing, Psychological and Medical testing.

Work Arrangement :

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including :

Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.