Military Affairs Security Officer-Senior

Military Affairs Security Officer-Senior

Do you have experience providing security or law enforcement training? If so, a career as a Military Security Officer-Senior may be just the job you are looking for.

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring a Military Affairs Security Officer-Senior/ Security Officer
- Lead. This position is located at the Air National Guard, Truax Field, in Madison.

This position will work overnight/ night shift.

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission.

Our convenient location is near Madison College and adjacent to the Dane County Regional Airport with access to major highways. Our facility includes a fantastic fitness center and free on-site parking.

Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, depending on the position's requirements.

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program: A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall wellbeing.

The Truax Field Security Officer – Lead position is a civilian position responsible for providing leadership and decision making relating to the operation of the State Security located at Truax Field, during their assigned shift, under the direction of the State Security Supervisor and Security Forces Manager. This position is responsible for ensuring that officers on shift are correctly completing the required duties of the department in accordance with regulations and policies.

This position will also function as trainer for all State Officers assigned to Truax Field working closely with Air National Guard Security Forces training managers to ensure the officers are completing their required training. This position will also perform the duties of a Truax Field Security Officer to accomplish the mission of securing and protecting personnel, property, and resources within Truax Field.

New hires currently start at $27.05 per hour once they pass the qualification to carry firearms.

This starting wage consists of a base pay of $25.05 per hour, plus a $2.00 per hour add-on to the hourly rate for carrying a firearm while on duty. (The employer will provide the required firearm training.) These positions also have Protective Occupation Status within the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is an accelerated retirement benefit.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Pla n.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

Conditions of employment for this position:

Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of continued employment.

Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma, GED, or HSED.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a military driver’s licenseas a condition of continued employment. You will be trained on specific vehicles and will receive assistance to obtain the licensure if you do not already possess.

In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.

In addition, the position requires a Common Access Card (CAC). A CAC requires successful completion of a Department of…