Protective Security Officer​/Screener Fort Meade

VA 11 - Arlington, VA 22202

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level:
High School

Category:
Professional Services

Supporting the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agencey (DCSA). These positions are located in Buildings 600 and 601 at Fort George G. Meade in Maryland and will be responsible for providing the support enumerated below.

• The PSO will be posted at the lobby desk and at other locations throughout the facility and will perform Physical Security Screening and Access Control duties.
• The PSO shall serve as the initial point of contact to ensure operations access control needs are met.
• The PSO duties include Physical Security Screening and Access Control Screeners utilizing:
• Metal Detection equipment;
• XRay equipment;
• Advanced Imaging Technology equipment.
• Perform beginning of day and end of day checks. Perform escort duties when required.
• Be thoroughly knowledgeable of the access control system to include: generate reports, generate temporary badges, and access monitoring.
• Conduct patrols in accordance with routes and schedules established in the Post Orders and observe, detect, report, and respond to all suspected or apparent security violations.
• Accept packages and courier deliveries for the facility.
• Maintain key control for any keys provided by government.
• Answer the telephone, take messages, and refer callers to the appropriate staff member.
• Monitor and operate facility intrusion detection systems, closed circuit television systems, automated access control systems, communications systems, and other protection devices or facility equipment.

• 2-years Security screening experience using the following equipment:
• Metal Detection Equipment
• X-Ray Equipment
• Advanced Imaging Technology Equipment

Excellent Customer Service Skills

Echelon Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.