Sergeant
Chenega Corporation
Alexandria, VA
Overview
Chenega Naswik International is seeking a skilled and dedicated Sergeant to supervise teams of Armed Security Guards in support of a critical government security mission. In this leadership role, you will ensure full compliance with all contract requirements, post orders, and security protocols while providing day‑to‑day guidance, oversight, and support to your guard force. The ideal candidate is a confident, mission‑focused leader committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and compliant operating environment.Responsibilities
Provide Leadership & Direction:Deliver clear instructions to security personnel and ensure all officers are fully trained, familiar with the facility, and understand their assigned duties and post requirements.
Oversee Post Staffing & Scheduling:Manage daily post assignments to ensure full coverage at all times, including planning and coordinating coverage for vacations, sick leave, call‑offs, and other staffing needs.
Ensure Operational Flexibility:Maintain availability to work flexible hours—including evenings, weekends, and holidays—to meet mission requirements and ensure continuous site coverage.
Support Mission Readiness:Assist in maintaining a high standard of operational performance, professionalism, and adherence to established protocols, policies, and contract requirements.
Perform Additional Duties:Execute other responsibilities as assigned to support overall site operations and security mission success.
Qualifications
- Armed Security Guard certification through DCJS (Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services).
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an Armed Security Guard or law enforcement officer.
- At least one (1) year of prior supervisory experience in a security, military, or law enforcement environment.
- Active Secret security clearance required at the time of hire.
- Minimum age of 21 in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Current CPR certification through the American Red Cross.
- Ability to successfully meet all Physical Agility Test (PAT) standards as required by the customer, including:
- 1.5‑mile run completed within 17 minutes, 30 seconds
- 19 push‑ups in two minutes
- Completion of the MMPI psychological assessment
- Strong professional presence, reliability, and the ability to lead security personnel in a mission‑critical environment.
About the Company
Chenega Corporation
Chenega Corporation is a premier Government and Commercial services provider to the security, healthcare, IT, environmental, military operations, construction, and tourism industries. Our integral business practices are rooted in the Alaska native culture of our shareholders. We are known for our exceptional employees, our fiscal strength, our creativity and innovation, and for providing excellent cost and performance value to our customers and business partners. Chenega returns all its profit to its native shareholders