Armed Security Officer

Job Title: FAA Level III Armed Security Officer

Job Summary:

The Security Officer position at the FAA post is responsible for providing security and safeguarding FAA employees, facilities, Government property and assets from loss, theft, damage, unauthorized use, criminal acts, espionage, sabotage and terrorism. The Security Officer will conduct visitor and vehicle control and screening, monitor and respond to facility cameras and alarms from intrusion detection systems, perform magnetometer and X-Ray screening, and other duties as outlined in the Statement of Work.

Responsibilities:

• Access Control: Provide courteous, timely service while maintaining control of all personnel and vehicles entering the facility in accordance with the local Facility Security Plan.
• Screening: Check hand-carried items in possession of visitors, operating metal detectors/magnetometers to inspect visitors and deliveries, operate x-ray machine to inspect visitors' packages, equipment and hand-carried articles, conduct vehicle inspections and conduct broader or more detailed screening as directed by the ATR in response to the security posture.
• Visitor Processing: Issue visitor badges to visitors.
• Patrol: Conduct roving patrols, facility perimeter to detect unauthorized entry or other suspicious activities, inspect physical security safeguards, inspect facilities for hazards, ensure that all security equipment is activated and operating properly, closing and securing all open windows or doors, manually open and close heavy gates and doors, patrol locations in areas which are potentially hazardous to the public, observe the environment for suspicious vehicles or persons on Federal property, review maps, floor plans, diagrams to be familiar with facility and property boundaries.
• Control Operations: Provide written or verbal situation reports regarding security-related information (e.g. accidents, bomb threats, unlawful acts, characteristics of individuals).
• Inspections: Buildings and grounds, vehicles, execute colors, traffic, parking and pedestrian control.
• Escort Services: May have to escort deliveries to the loading dock.
• Gate/Building Openings: Must open/close gate(s) and building(s) within the time parameters as specified by the Facility Post Orders.
• Key/Access Control Cards/Combination Control: Must receive, secure, issue and account for all keys/access cards or combinations issued to them for access to buildings, offices, equipment, gates, etc.
• Screening of Vehicles, Visitors and Mail: Deny entry of unauthorized person(s), property or vehicles to area(s) defined in the Facility Post Orders.
• Temporary Badges: Issuance of temporary passes and temporary badges to Government employees, authorized visitors, issue appropriate identification badges to authorized visitors, and record required.
• Private Property: Follow procedures for handling of private property (audio, video recording devices, cameras, etc.) prohibited on the facility unless authorized by the FM.

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess or able to successfully obtain CPR, First Aid, Baton and OC spray certification, Handcuff and Defense Tactics and weapons qualification certifications.
• Be able to obtain an FAA Personal Identity Verification card (PIV).
• Successfully pass all Personnel and Industrial Security Requirements such as Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) fingerprint check and Office of Personnel Management National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to be granted an interim suitability approval.
• Hold and maintain Security Guard status.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in a related field.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
• Good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment and enforcement procedures.
• Demonstrated strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
• Ability to write and investigate required reports.
• Ability to make independent and good judgment decisions utilizing the FAA Security Officer Manual and ADC LTD NM and customer policy and procedures.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Medical Standards:

Applicant must have binocular vision and must not test less than 20/30 (Snellen). An applicant who has undergone a Radial Keratomy or laser-correction procedure to correct his/her vision to an acceptable level is medically qualified for this position. Near vision, corrected or uncorrected, must be sufficient to read Jaeger Number 2 or equivalent type and size letter at a distance of no less than 12 inches on a standard Jaeger chart.