Protective Security Officer

Position Summary

As a Protective Security Officer (PSO) serving on a Federal Government contract, you will be responsible for maintaining security, enforcing regulations, and ensuring the safety of personnel and property. The position requires professionalism, vigilance, and a commitment to excellence. Maintain a high level of alertness and situational awareness at all times, arrive on time and ready for duty, and adhere to strict grooming and uniform standards, including shined boots and a professional appearance.

This is a Union position.

Full‑time shifts include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must have open availability and be able to work all assigned shifts.

$18.00 while in training then $32.93/hr

Health and Welfare $5.38 Cash in lieu

• Provide security protection and access control.
• Protect all government property, classified material, and personnel within assigned areas to prevent unauthorized access, theft, or intentional destruction.
• Report/respond to unusual or emergency situations.
• Be alert for potential security, property, or safety concerns and initiate appropriate actions.
• Control ingress/egress into and/or out of posted/controlled/security areas.
• Prevent and report all violations of security and safety rules and regulations.
• Respond to protective alarm signals or other unusual/suspicious activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all security and guard orders, written and oral, pertaining to the assigned duties.
• Work under various outdoor conditions, including extreme temperatures and weather.
• Operate in high noise environments and around hazardous conditions such as gunfire, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, heavy heat, extreme cold, or chemicals.
• Perform heavy physical work, including exerting up to 200 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Stand or walk for extended periods, often with minimal breaks, and may need to climb stairs, ladders, or walk-up inclines on uneven terrain.
• Meet all physical and psychological standards required by the contract, including standing a 12‑hour post.
• Travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident, or a verifiable honorable discharge from any component of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Minimum age: 21 years.
• Must possess a Social Security Card issued by the Social Security Administration.
• Minimum of two (2) years of security (armed) experience or one (1) year of law enforcement experience in a full‑duty status with a full‑service police department in a municipality, state, or federal enforcement department in the U.S., having resigned or retired in good standing; or minimum two (2) years of honorable service in any U.S. Armed Forces component.
• Firearms training and qualifications that meet state/federal certifications.
• Fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English.
• Familiarity with securing facilities and/or vehicles at a fixed location.
• Physically capable of standing a 12‑hour post.
• High school education or GED equivalent.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment physical exam.
• Ability to pass MRPT suitability requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a handgun.

Offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and flexible benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.