Overview
The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) has an immediate opening for a Part-time/On-Call Security Officer (3rd Shift) role. Shift hours are 10 pm- 6 am, Tuesday- Saturday.
This opening is located at IDA's Center for Computing Sciences in Bowie, Maryland (CCS). IDA offers a superior professional working environment. The Part-time/On-Call Security Officer regulates and controls personnel movement into the building, patrols the building grounds, investigates unusual events and submits reports.
Responsibilities
- Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with the Standard Practice and Procedures for SCI Manual and the CCS Security Force Manual of Policies and Procedures.
- Regulates personnel entry into building and adjacent areas. Deals with visitors, and staff professionally and with courtesy.
- Checks personnel identification badges. Ensures visitors are authorized for entry into facility and confirms identification.
- Maintains log of visitors and operates the special personnel accountability system.
- Understands special instructions/orders at the various posts within and outside of the facility.
- Remains at post until relieved or re-directed by supervisor (Security Captain, ACSSO or Security Manager).
- Patrols assigned area, being alert to violations of security regulations, unauthorized persons and safety hazards. Verifies safety features such as locks, alarms and lights are functioning and operational.
- Responds to alarms, meeting time and physical requirements. Takes prompt action to correct violations, creates complete, accurate and factual incident reports.
- Deals with individuals involved in unusual/suspicious situations firmly but courteously, and works toward resolution of problem involving management, when necessary.
- Understands use of video monitors, carefully watching for any unusual activity on the grounds or vicinity.
- Knows the process of activation/deactivation of the alarm systems (SMTs) and monitoring UL alarm control station.
- Implements emergency procedures as situations dictate or as directed.
- Secures classified packages after office hours.
- Secures alarm access and classified combinations to secure areas.
- Performs escort duty upon direction from supervisor. Stays alert to actions and activities of person (s) under escort. Reports unusual behavior.
- Knows building, office and grounds layout for most direct route to destination.
- Conducts shredding of classified and sensitive information if needed.
- Keeps informed and current with regulations and new procedures concerning the Security Force operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: U.S. Citizenship is required.
- MANDATORY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with a Full-scope polygraph clearance.
- High school diploma or equivalent, and two or more years of directly-related security guard experience.
- Must be able to use a computer.
- Fully capable of monitoring facility and conducting security rounds, including responding on short notice to alarms or emergency situations.
- Lift packages or materials weighing 10 pounds.
- Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
- Able to stand for long periods of time and have corrected vision of 20/20 with no hearing impairments, and work outdoors in all types of weather.