Armed Security Officer

Armed Security Position

Staff armed security posts and provide armed security services for personnel, visitors, and U.S. Government property at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (union position). Full-time and part-time schedules are available. Five (5) weeks of mandatory training is full-time, Monday through Friday. Attendance for all training days is required. After training, your regular schedule will be determined based on contract needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing physical security for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, which might be susceptible to theft, fire, sabotage, or unauthorized entry, responding as directed in the event of incidents affecting security integrity of facilities.
• Patrolling/protecting facilities by foot and/or vehicle to detect or prevent illegal/unauthorized activities.
• Providing security protection for all government property, classified material, and personnel within assigned areas of responsibility to preclude unauthorized access, theft, or intentional destruction.
• Reporting/responding to unusual or emergency situations, using the appropriate degree of physical force and/or weaponry as the situation dictates.
• Being alert for potential security, property or safety concerns and initiating the appropriate actions.
• Controlling ingress/egress into and/or out of posted/controlled/security areas.
• Performing security duties as directed e.g., responding to situations that may require the use of physical and/or deadly force.
• Performing security tasks to include but not limited to the enforcement of all applicable rules and regulations concerning trespass or demonstrations, exclusion of prohibited articles and/or contraband.
• Preventing/reporting all violations of security and safety rules and regulations.
• Responding to protective alarm signals or other unusual/suspicious activities.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of all security and guard orders, written and oral, pertaining to the assigned duties.
• Maintaining proficiency with all assigned weapons by achieving the required qualifying scores in the designated courses of fire and the level of fitness required to safely pass annual qualification tests and carry out duties.
• Remain proficient in the care, maintenance, operation, disassembly, and assembly of all duty weapons as applicable.
• May be subject to outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures and weather.
• Subject to high noise levels.
• Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Heavy work: Exerting up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must have visual and audio acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment, machines such as fire equipment and apparatuses, firearms and clearing barrels.
• May be required to be fitted for and/or wear a respirator.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, often without breaks, and may be required to climb stairs or ladders and walk-up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Must meet all physical and psychological standards as required by the contract.
• Travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• US Citizen
• 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma
• Successfully complete the Physical Agility Test (PAT) in accordance with local policy and Army Regulation 190-56 upon hire and annually
• Perform 19 pushups in 2 minutes
• Run 1.5 miles in 17 minutes, 30 seconds
• Qualify with assigned weapons, in accordance with local policy, on the standard US Army Military Police Firearms Qualification Course upon hire and semi-annually
• Successfully undergo a medical examination upon hire and annually.
• Must meet and successfully complete certain training and obtain and maintain certification(s).
• Once hired, able to obtain and hold a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• DCJS Armed or Unarmed License preferred, not required
• Must meet grooming and appearance in accordance with local policy

Benefits include:

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

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