<span>Security Officer FT 1st Shift (Mon - Fri 6:30am - 2:30pm)</span>

$40,331 - $64,560/Yr

Institute For Defense Analyses - Alexandria, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Alexandria, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Security Officer at the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) plays a crucial role in maintaining the physical security of the facility, ensuring the safety of classified information, and providing a secure environment for employees. This full-time position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, and involves a variety of responsibilities including monitoring access, conducting patrols, and managing security protocols. The role is integral to supporting national defense efforts and offers a stable and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Visually check for appropriate security access badges.
• Escort scheduled, unscheduled, and uncleared personnel or visitors around the facility.
• Perform checks of safes containing classified documents; look for safety hazards, security violations, or unauthorized activity; and report to the appropriate supervisor.
• Pick up bagged classified waste weighing up to 10 pounds from various locations in the IDA facility for transport to the disintegrator room.
• Accomplish the destruction of the material via the disintegrator and other required methods of destruction while adhering to stated procedures.
• Maintain and update the shift log and prepare special reports.
• Maintain stationary posts and/or physically patrol all areas of the building (interior and exterior) including the parking garage.
• Issue and maintain records.
• Retrieve badges using the appropriate program and logs.
• Perform the duties of the Shift Supervisor as necessary, to include operating the Console Command Center.
• Perform Receptionist duties for numerous IDA facilities, using computerized visitor control system.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or above is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of work experience, preferably in physical security, but not a requirement.
• Ability to use computer technology with proficiency to include: Microsoft office products, security badge creation software, and other security databases and programs.
• Great customer service attitude, ability to effectively communicate and follow instructions.
• Willingness and availability to work other shifts or overtime as needed to support 24/7 operations.
• Successful completion of criminal background is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in physical security roles.
• Familiarity with security protocols and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Generous 11% contribution to retirement.
• Parental leave.
• 20 days paid time off (which increases with tenure).
• Relocation reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• Internal and external training opportunities.
• Funding for researcher-pitched projects and publications.
• Work-life balance with flex time and partial telework options.
• Access to a brand-new facility with amenities including a cafeteria, gym, and proximity to local dining and shopping.
• Employer contributes $315/month to commuter benefits.