Location: Accomack, VA ()
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is under the direct supervision of the Program Manager for assigned shift of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Protective Service (FPS) and is responsible for protection, federally owned or leased facilities. FPS’s mission is to provide a safe environment in which Federal agencies conduct their business without fear of violence, crime or disorder.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include function, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
All functions, duties, tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
Perform a variety of security-related duties, depending on the posts to which they are assigned. Security guards shall answer questions and provide directions to visitors and building tenants. Typical duties include processing visitors by verifying identification, enforce property rules and regulations, contact agency sponsors or escorts, fabricating and issuing visitor passes, entering and maintaining data on visitor logs or automated visitor data base programs, detect and report criminal acts, and ensuring visitors are presented for appropriate personnel and package screening. Additional duties include prevent, discover, delay, and/or detain persons attempting to gain unauthorized access to property and/or personnel at the facility being protected.
EQUIPMENT/ COMPUTER SKILLS: Security guards will be responsible for operating all security equipment on post, such as batons, OC Spray, X-ray machines, magnetometers, closed circuit television (CCTV), handcuffs, and (where required by post assignment) firearm at any time while on duty.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a U.S. citizen
Have a Social Security Card issued and approved by the Social Security Administration
Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess high school diploma from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent certificate?
Speak English fluently, read and comprehend written English, and compose coherent written reports in English.
And meet one of the following experience/education requirements:
Three years of security experience within the past five years; or
An Associate’s Degree in a related field and at least one year of experience; or
Three years of military or National Guard (active duty or reserve) experience; or
Successful completion of Police Officer’s Standard Training (POST) course; or
Any reasonable combination of the above (i.e., one year of security experience plus one year of college coursework related in the field).
Possess a valid FPS certification card, ICE form 78-3527
Pass the medical examination, drug test, and physical agility test if applicable;
Completed the required training; and pass the required examination(s);
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION: Driver’s license, Social security card or birth certificate, and any other certification (guard/clearance card, gun permit, OC permit Baton permit, CPR, First Aid.)
WORKING CONDITIONS: With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
Work is performed inside and outside the property with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis situations.
Shift work required.
Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without eating, drinking, or relieving bladder/bowels.
Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is under the direct supervision of the Program Manager for assigned shift of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Protective Service (FPS) and is responsible for protection, federally owned or leased facilities. FPS’s mission is to provide a safe environment in which Federal agencies conduct their business without fear of violence, crime or disorder.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include function, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
All functions, duties, tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
Perform a variety of security-related duties, depending on the posts to which they are assigned. Security guards shall answer questions and provide directions to visitors and building tenants. Typical duties include processing visitors by verifying identification, enforce property rules and regulations, contact agency sponsors or escorts, fabricating and issuing visitor passes, entering and maintaining data on visitor logs or automated visitor data base programs, detect and report criminal acts, and ensuring visitors are presented for appropriate personnel and package screening. Additional duties include prevent, discover, delay, and/or detain persons attempting to gain unauthorized access to property and/or personnel at the facility being protected.
EQUIPMENT/ COMPUTER SKILLS: Security guards will be responsible for operating all security equipment on post, such as batons, OC Spray, X-ray machines, magnetometers, closed circuit television (CCTV), handcuffs, and (where required by post assignment) firearm at any time while on duty.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a U.S. citizen
Have a Social Security Card issued and approved by the Social Security Administration
Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess high school diploma from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent certificate?
Speak English fluently, read and comprehend written English, and compose coherent written reports in English.
And meet one of the following experience/education requirements:
Three years of security experience within the past five years; or
An Associate’s Degree in a related field and at least one year of experience; or
Three years of military or National Guard (active duty or reserve) experience; or
Successful completion of Police Officer’s Standard Training (POST) course; or
Any reasonable combination of the above (i.e., one year of security experience plus one year of college coursework related in the field).
Possess a valid FPS certification card, ICE form 78-3527
Pass the medical examination, drug test, and physical agility test if applicable;
Completed the required training; and pass the required examination(s);
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION: Driver’s license, Social security card or birth certificate, and any other certification (guard/clearance card, gun permit, OC permit Baton permit, CPR, First Aid.)
WORKING CONDITIONS: With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
Work is performed inside and outside the property with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis situations.
Shift work required.
Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without eating, drinking, or relieving bladder/bowels.
Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime.