Protective Security Officer

Access Control

Stand post at the entry/exit points to verify all persons' identification and conduct inquiries and surveillance of suspicious items, packages, and people.

Ensure individuals do not depart with government material unless they are authorized to do so.

Verbally challenge individuals who are approaching restricted areas.

Direct individuals who cause a disturbance to leave the property.

Operate traffic control points.

Close off areas to traffic, establish perimeters, and set up barricades to secure incident scenes or facilities.

Control access to incident scenes.

Help ensure integrity of a crime scene, maintaining it in its original condition until law enforcement personnel take over.

Coordinate the receipt, issuance, and tracking of all keys, key cards, lock combinations, vehicle passes/decals, etc.

Identify suspicious persons or vehicles

Screening

Inspect packages, briefcases, containers, or any other items in the possession of people entering or leaving a federally controlled facility.

Operate metal detectors to search visitors for prohibited items.

Operate x-ray machine to search deliveries and visitors' packages, equipment, and hand carried articles for prohibited items.

Conduct vehicle inspection, which may include inspecting under seats, in the trunk, and under the vehicle.

Conduct frisks or pat downs for weapons or other unauthorized items.

Visitor Processing

Verify proper identification of visitors required for issuance of visitor badges.

Process visitors.

Job Skills/Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be citizen of the United States of America
• Three years of security experience within past five years and/or
• Three years of military or National Guard (active duty or reserve) and/or
• PSOs shall fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English. Government may require - - - PSOs to possess proficiency in a specific language
• Must complete (sign/date) a Lautenberg Amendment Statement/Domestic Violence certification annually

Certification Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screen analysis
• Must complete and pass medical and physical testing

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
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  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.