Overview

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) has an immediate opening for a Full-time 2nd shift Sr. Security Guard role.

This opening is located at IDA's Center for Computing Sciences in Bowie, Maryland (CCS). IDA offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a superior professional working environment. Shift hours are 2 pm - 10 pm, Monday - Friday. The Sr. Security Guard regulates and controls personnel movement into the building, patrols the building grounds, investigates unusual events and submits reports. This position is often required to work overtime hours or hours outside of a regularly scheduled shift.

Responsibilities

* Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with the Standard Practice and Procedures for SCI Manual and the CCS Security Force Manual of Policies and Procedures.

* Regulates personnel entry into building and adjacent areas. Deals with visitors, and staff professionally and with courtesy.

* Checks personnel identification badges. Ensures visitors are authorized for entry into facility and confirms identification.

* Maintains log of visitors and operates the special personnel accountability system.

* Understands special instructions/orders at the various posts within and outside of the facility.

* Remains at post until relieved or re-directed by supervisor.

* Patrols assigned area, being alert to violations of security regulations, unauthorized persons and safety hazards. Verifies safety features such as locks, alarms and lights are functioning and operational.

* Responds to alarms, meeting time and physical requirements. Takes prompt action to correct violations, creates complete, accurate and factual incident reports.

* Deals with individuals involved in unusual/suspicious situations firmly but courteously, and works toward resolution of problem involving management, when necessary.

* Understands use of video monitors, carefully watching for any unusual activity on the grounds or vicinity.

* Knows the process of activation/deactivation of the alarm systems (SMTs) and monitoring UL alarm control station.

* Implements emergency procedures as situations dictate or as directed.

* Secures classified packages after office hours.

* Secures alarm access and classified combinations to secure areas.

* Performs escort duty upon direction from supervisor. Stays alert to actions and activities of person (s) under escort. Reports unusual behavior.

* Knows building, office and grounds layout for most direct route to destination.

* Conducts shredding of classified and sensitive information as required.

* Keeps informed and current with regulations and new procedures concerning the Security Force operations.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* U.S. Citizenship is required.

* Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph clearance or higher is required.

* High school diploma or equivalent, and two or more years of directly-related security guard experience.

* Must be able to use a computer.

* Fully capable of monitoring facility and conducting security rounds, including responding on short notice to alarms or emergency situations.

* Lift packages or materials weighing 10 pounds.

* Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.

* Able to stand for long periods of time and have corrected vision of 20/20 with no hearing impairments, and work outdoors in all types of weather.