Security Officer Harpers Ferry, WV Posted

AIP is looking for a Full-Time Security Officer to work at Harpers Ferry, WV. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

The Security Officer shall be capable of performing all security officer job functions/duties set forth in the Post Orders.

• Access control
• Package Screening
• Personnel screening
• Traffic control
• Visitor processing
• Vehicle inspection
• Communications and dispatching
• Patrol operations
• Emergency and event response

• Be citizens of the United States of America, no exception.
• All personnel must be able to pass a favorably single scope background investigation (SSBI) prior to commencing work.
• All Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment medical exam to include drug screening.
• Be in possession of a valid Social Security Card issued by the Social Security Administration.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess either a high school diploma or a GED equivalency certificate.
• Be able to speak English fluently, read and comprehend written English, and compose coherent written reports in English.
• Be in possession of a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in his/her state of residence.
• Additionally, applicants for Security Officer must meet one of the criteria set forth in sub section 1.
• Shall have graduated from a municipal, county, state, or Federal basic law enforcement training academy or successful completion of a Police Officer’s standard Training course qualifying the student for employment as a law enforcement officer followed by three (3) consecutive years of employment as a municipal, county, state, or Federal law enforcement officer within the last 10 years.

• Shall have three (3) years of active-duty military service in a law enforcement occupation or specialty and received no less than a General discharge.
• All Security Officer applicants must successfully complete required training to include but not limited to Firearms, x-ray and magnetometer training.

• Security Officers are expected to be physically able to perform the following tasks or functions in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime. Outdoor posts may require the individual to withstand extreme heat, humidity, cold, and/or severe weather for up to four hours without shelter. Some posts have no chair/seating available; thus, the individual must be able to stand for up to four consecutive hours.
• Frequent contact with the general public, law enforcement, and dispatch centers, requiring the ability to speak clearly and distinctly and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to remain on post up to three consecutive hours without eating, drinking, or relieving bladder/bowels.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of alertness for up to 12 hours, with the ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations. Use of senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch) is necessary to discern unusual or dangerous situations.
• Ability to use handcuffs, baton, and firearm at any time while on duty.
• Ability to read/understand post assignments and write reports (handwritten and electronically using online forms and Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, Access, etc. Ability to read, understand and carry out both routine and emergency dispatches/orders.
• Ability to verbally or physically subdue violent, potentially violent or disturbed individuals, or intervene in a crisis situation.
• Occasional running, sprinting, lifting up to 45 lbs. of weight, and climbing stairs (e.g., responding to emergencies, ensuring timely and complete facility evacuations, giving pursuit, etc.).

On-Site

As an AIP employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at  or .