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Unarmed Security Guard

Chenega Security SBU
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2026
Summary

The Chenega Global Protection is seeking experienced and dependable Unarmed Security Guards to support access control operations at Redstone Arsenal, AL. This position plays an important role in helping maintain a safe and secure environment for personnel, visitors, and government property. Guards will support Installation Access Control Points, verify credentials, conduct inspections, respond to incidents, provide customer service, and assist with emergency response procedures in accordance with contract requirements.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with prior security, military, law enforcement, or access control experience who are looking to support a fast-moving federal security mission.

  • This position is contingent upon contract award **


Responsibilities

  • Follow all company personnel, safety, and security policies while performing assigned duties in a safe and professional manner.
  • Verify personnel identification, credentials, badges, and access authorizations using automated access control systems and established procedures.
  • Conduct access control screening and inspections of personnel, vehicles, packages, and materials entering the installation.
  • Utilize Automated Installation Entry (AIE), facial recognition, RFID, and other access control technologies as required.
  • Monitor access points and report suspicious activity, security violations, incidents, and equipment malfunctions to appropriate authorities.
  • Respond to incidents and emergencies in accordance with established procedures and use appropriate levels of force when authorized.
  • Provide first aid and emergency assistance as required until relieved by emergency responders.
  • Complete daily logs, reports, incident documentation, and other required records.
  • Communicate effectively via radio, telephone, and verbal communication.
  • Maintain professional interaction with government personnel, contractors, visitors, and the public.
  • Support emergency response operations, severe weather procedures, and installation security requirements.
  • Maintain assigned uniforms, equipment, and duty gear in serviceable condition.
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful U.S. resident authorized to work in the United States.
  • Prior military, law enforcement, security, access control, or unarmed guard expereince required
  • Active Alabama unarmed guard license required
  • Must successfully pass required drug screening and background investigations, including installation access screening requirements.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Redstone Arsenal installation access credentials.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • Must successfully complete all required contract, government, and site-specific training requirements.
  • Must successfully complete required medical screening and maintain medical qualification standards.
  • Must successfully pass and maintain physical agility requirements, including 19 pushups in two minutes and a 1.5-mile run in 17 minutes and 30 seconds.
  • Must maintain all required certifications, licenses, and qualifications necessary to perform assigned duties.
  • Must be capable of working weekends, holidays, shift work, and overtime as required.


Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform security duties and complete reports.
  • Knowledge of access control, physical security, and force protection principles.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Ability to observe, assess, and respond appropriately to security incidents and emergencies.
  • Ability to interact professionally and courteously with customers and government personnel.
  • Skill in operating computers, access control systems, radios, telephones, and other security equipment.
  • Ability to understand and follow post orders, policies, regulations, and operating procedures.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.


Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and maintain situational awareness. The employee may be required to run, climb, kneel, bend, crawl, lift, carry, push, or pull while performing security duties. The employee must be able to wear required duty gear and personal protective equipment and work in a variety of environmental conditions..


Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

  • Work is performed at access control points, gate facilities, and other designated locations throughout Redstone Arsenal. The employee will regularly work outdoors and may be exposed to varying weather conditions, vehicle traffic, elevated noise levels, and emergency situations.

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