Armed Security Officer

Armed Security Officer

Constellis – Radford, VA

Staff armed security posts and provide security for the personnel and property of, and visitors to, the assigned Radford Army Ammunition Plant, a US Government property. This is a union position. The position is full‑time. Training lasts five weeks, Monday through Friday. Attendance for all training days is required. After training, your regular schedule will be determined based on contract needs.

• Provide physical security for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, which may be susceptible to theft, fire, sabotage, or unauthorized entry.
• Patrol/protect facilities by foot and/or vehicle to detect or prevent illegal or unauthorized activities.
• Provide security protection for all government property, classified material, and personnel within assigned areas.
• Report or respond to unusual or emergency situations, using appropriate force and/or weaponry.
• Be alert for potential security, property or safety concerns and initiate the appropriate actions.
• Control ingress/egress into and/or out of posted or controlled security areas.
• Perform security duties as directed, including the use of physical and/or deadly force if required.
• Enforce rules and regulations concerning trespass, demonstrations, exclusion of prohibited articles or contraband.
• Prevent and report all violations of security and safety rules.
• Respond to protective alarm signals or other suspicious activities.
• Maintain knowledge of all security and guard orders and related instructions.
• Maintain proficiency with all assigned weapons, achieve required qualifying scores in designated courses of fire, and meet fitness requirements for annual qualification tests.
• Maintain proficiency in care, maintenance, operation, disassembly, and assembly of duty weapons.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• US citizen, 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successfully complete the Physical Agility Test (PAT) in accordance with local policy and Army Regulation 190‑56 upon hire and annually.
• Qualify with assigned weapon on the Standard US Army Military Police Firearms Qualification Course upon hire and semi‑annually.
• Successfully undergo a medical examination upon hire and annually.
• Must meet and successfully complete required training and obtain the necessary certification(s).
• Once hired, able to obtain and hold a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• DCJS Armed or Unarmed License preferred but not required.
• Must meet grooming and appearance standards in accordance with local policy.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Perform 19 push‑ups in 2 minutes; run 1.5 miles in 17 minutes, 30 seconds.

• Must attend four consecutive weeks of training (Mon‑Fri, 07:00‑15:00).
• May work outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather.
• Subject to high noise levels and various physical hazards (moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, high heat, chemicals).
• Heavy physical work:
  Exerting up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Must have visual and audio acuity for operating vehicles, equipment, firearms.
• May require respiratory protection.
• Must stand for extended periods, often without breaks, and may need to climb stairs, ladders, or uneven terrain.
• Must meet all physical and psychological standards required by the contract.
• Travel may be required.

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