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Shift Sergeant

Centerra Group
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/9/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Shift Sergeants perform administrative duties and supervise the Protective Force employees who provide access controls and protect the premises, facilities,propertyand personnelutilizedby the Department of Energy in performing missions for the United States Government.Applicants with former military, civilian law enforcement or armed/unarmed security experience are encouraged to apply.Marksmanship experience is highly preferred as semi-annual firearms qualifications with a minimum standard score of 80%isrequired. Applicants must be U.S citizens and have a valid driver's license. A rigorous background investigation including criminal history check, credit check, pre-employment drug screening, physical and psychological examinations will be conducted. Due to the armed nature of the position, personnel with arrests for domestic violence or who are the subject of a protective order will not be considered.Location Assigned: Germantown, MD and Forrestal Building, Washington, DC.

PAY TRANSPARENCY: $44.10/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as the first line supervisor to Operations security employees
  • Daily inventory and accountability of equipment
  • Conduct On-shift Performance Assessments, tactical exercises, and post audits
  • Command and control of security events
  • Provide support to Protective Force employees conducting access control duties
  • Assist Shift Supervisor, Central Alarm Station personnel, and management as needed.
  • Work is typically based inside a busy government facility with some outside work on the facility grounds. Work hours are 12-hour shifts,daysor nights, to include weekends and holidays.
  • May berequiredto lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 25 lbs. Requires extended standing, walking, sitting, squatting, and bending throughout the workday. Required to perform physical training twice per week.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education: Applicant mustpossessa high school diploma, or its state recognized equivalent.
  • Experience:Applicant must havedemonstratedtwo (2) years of experience in providing advice andassistanceto managementinsecurity police officer operations or hasdemonstratedsupervisory skills.
  • Clearance: At a minimum, the individual proposed mustpossessa DOE (Q) security clearance or must meet the eligibility requirements that willreasonably ensurea DOE (Q) clearance is obtained.
  • Training: Applicant must meet andmaintainDOE Security Police Officer I standards as defined by 10 CFR 1046 and DOE Orders and Directives.
  • Applicant must be certified in Central Alarm Station (CAS) operations or meet certification requirements within90 daysof assuming the position
  • Applicant mustdemonstratethe ability to communicate effectively both in oral and writtenApplicantmustpossessworking knowledge of the protection of classified information, facilities,propertyand other assets.
  • Applicant must successfully complete or must have completed a DOE approved, or equivalent, Supervisor Development

BENEFITS

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package thatreflectsits commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet

 

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