Critical Facility Security Professional
$52,000–$52,000 year
On-siteReston, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily facility patrols on foot or in a vehicle while monitoring closed circuit television systems and alarms. Enforce site regulations and directives for personnel, visitors, and premises by acting as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions. Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing, maintaining proficiency in protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons. Answer phones, greet guests and employees professionally, and assist with site-specific operations. Maintain awareness of site performance manuals and post orders while managing multiple assignments across various client locations and environments.
Required Qualifications
- DCJS License (VA Only)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 21 years of age
- Valid Guard License as required in the state for which you are applying
- Current active status of all required License at all times
- Ability to carry the License at all times while on duty
- Successful completion of a background investigation
- Successful completion of a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test
- Ability to pass a Driver's Record check
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative
- Ability to successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments
- Ability to effectively manage deadlines
- Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
- Professional, articulate and able to use good independent judgment and discretion
- Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to successfully interact at all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner
- Intermediate computer skills to operate innovative wireless technology at client specific sites
- Highly organized and ability to follow procedures concisely and consistently
- High level of compliance and unwavering integrity
- Ability to frequently prepare reports
- Ability to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
- One or more of the following: 3 years civilian law enforcement, 3 years private or corporate security experience, 3 years military experience with a positive discharge
- Criminal Justice Degree or law enforcement related degree, Associates or higher
- Graduate of a law enforcement training academy
- Ability to use both hands
- Ability to stand, sit, stoop, talk and hear
- Ability to read computer screens, correspondence and reports in English
- Ability to constantly walk, stand, reach with both hands and arms
- Ability to drive a vehicle
- Ability to maneuver up to 40 pounds
- Ability to climb stairs on an intermittent basis
- Correctable vision to normal level
- Ability to focus and multi-task in a busy environment
- Ability to successfully handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
- Ability to effectively manage multiple employees with diverse personalities
- Ability to adapt well to different situations
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