PT Security Officer; NASA

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Fixed Post Security Officer, NASA JSC

Clearance: Secret / Tier 3

Location: Houston, TX

Reports To: Field Support Supervisor

FLSA Status: Part-Time, Hourly Non-Exempt

The Fixed Post Security Officer (FPSO) is primarily responsible to perform protective service work such as guarding NASA owned or leased buildings and property, protecting NASA equipment and material, and controlling access to NASA installations by employees, visitors, and other contractors. The FPSO will respond to emergencies, enforce NASA regulations, and conduct crowd, parking, and traffic control, inspections, and perimeter and internal access control.

The FPSO does not act in the capacity of a law enforcement officer and has no arrest or apprehension powers. The FPSO is armed with a side arm, shotgun, or other weapons as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Follow all company personnel and safety policies, and perform all assigned duties in a safe work manner
• Arrive at work in proper uniform and carrying needed, issued equipment
• Exercise physical force up to and including deadly force
• Participate in Guard Mount, receive assigned post, and copy any extra instructions
• Carry out general and special orders for post assigned
• Interact and escort as required with public and government personnel
• Provide access control, traffic control and deter & report unauthorized entry to the installation
• Maintain accountability, cleanliness and serviceability of uniform and equipment assigned
• Follow applicable standard operating procedures and NASA regulations pertaining to security of weapons, buildings, personnel, NASA property and equipment
• Will conduct personnel, vehicular, building, & facility checks and package & parcel inspections
• Work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays
• Other duties as assigned

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Honorably discharged (If Applicable) from the U.S. Armed Services
• Meet all Firearms qualifications
• Successfully complete all training and obtain all required permits, licenses, certifications and security/medical clearances for the worksite

• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
• Working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, (such as: MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a Secret / Tier 3 background investigation
• Completed or be able to complete NASA Orientation Course
• Completed or be able to complete NPSTA Security Officer Fundamentals Certificate of Basic Courses
• Completed or be able to complete Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response course
• Speak, read, write, and understand the English language, apply written rules, detailed orders, instructions and training material
• Be able to meet any Federal, State, or Municipal requirements to work as an Armed Security Officer
• Have no record or history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture
• Have no felony convictions, Class A or other misdemeanor convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual’s reliability including those crimes classified under the Lautenberg Act
• Be able to maintain and qualify periodically on a course of fire with handgun, or other special weapons
• Be able to meet and maintain NASA Physical Certifications
• Be able to successfully pass all required Psychological examinations
• Be able to meet drug testing and alcohol & free workforce requirements to include random drug and/or alcohol testing

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and…