Full-Time Armed Special Police Officer

Constellis

393d • $68,245 - $68,245

About The Position

The Full-Time Armed Special Police Officer position at the Department of the Interior in Washington, DC, involves providing security services while ensuring a safe environment. The role requires individuals with a minimum of two years of security experience, who are capable of handling emergencies and maintaining a high level of alertness during their shifts. Officers will be expected to perform various duties as outlined in the contract and post orders, while also demonstrating professionalism and effective communication skills in potentially stressful situations.

Requirements

• Be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet all Medical requirements to include drug screening.
• Speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language fluently and compose coherent written reports in English.
• Possess, at a minimum, either a high school diploma or a GED equivalency certificate, and meet one of the below requirements: three years of security experience within the past five years; or an associate degree, or at least 60 credit hours of college coursework; or three years of military or National Guard experience; or successful completion of Police Officer's Standard Training; or any combination of the above.
• Meet and maintain all required credentials and certificates in accordance with the contract and local laws.
• Successful completion of Special Police Officer (SPO) training and certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties as specified in accordance with the Contract and the Post Orders.
• Remain properly uniformed and present a neat, clean, and professional appearance as referenced in the SOW.
• Thoroughly knowledgeable about their duties and demonstrate the ability to act effectively during emergencies or other unusual situations.
• Possess all required valid certification cards while on duty.
• Possess all necessary permits, credentials, etc., as required by the Contract or by local or state law.
• Capable of frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to twelve (12) hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime.
• Capable of frequent contact with the general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center.
• Able to speak clearly and distinctly and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Possess and retain the ability to remain on post up to four consecutive hours without eating or drinking (except for water).
• Possess and retain the ability to maintain a high degree of alertness for up to 12 hours, with the ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations.
• Possess and retain the ability to use post security equipment, magnetometers, X-rays, screening wands, CCTV, CPU's, ability to use handcuffs, baton, chemical spray, and (where required by post assignments) firearm at any time while on duty.
• Possess and retain the ability to read and understand post assignments, legibly write reports, and respond to both routine and emergency dispatches/orders.
• Possess and retain the ability to subdue violent or potentially violent or disturbed individuals, or intervene in a crisis.
• Possess and retain the ability for occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, climbing stairs.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Insurance: Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• On-the-job Training, Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED