Security Officer

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision performs assigned security tasks form detailed instructions, established policies and procedures.
• Provides security protection and surveillance for all organizational facilities, material and personnel within areas of responsibilities to preclude unauthorized access, theft or intentional destruction.
• Identifies, initiates and coordinates appropriate response/notification based on console indications or event(s) and according to security guidelines.
• Provides first point of contact for situations involving employee injury, off-site facilities, emergency responders and medical services.
• Respond to protective alarm signals or other unusual/suspicious activities.
• Performs escort duties while ensuring all escorted personnel follow area security and safety requirements.
• Provides security protection for classified material within areas of responsibility to preclude unauthorized access.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of all security orders (special, general, post) pertaining to assigned duties as well as working knowledge of applicable federal/state laws.
• Protects the organization's physical asset by maintaining and safeguarding the physical perimeter, exterior/interior perimeters of the facility.
• May perform other duties as required.

You Must Have

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must meet DOE medical and physical fitness standards and comply with all applicable legal statutes
• Must maintain a valid state driver's license
• Must be able to perform duties wearing personal protective equipment
• Ability to be on-call after hours and during holidays
• Ability to and willingness to perform shift work
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to work on site as directed by management and as determined by the needs of the business
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

We Value

• At least one year of security or public safety related work experience
• Knowledge of security systems, devices, and building automation systems in a corporate environment preferred.