Security Officer (3rd Shift - Afternoon)

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, referral bonus program and sponsorship assistance.

About the Role:

Under general supervision from the Security Lieutenant, responsible for providing customer service to the Laboratory by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities on a 24 hours/day, 7 days/week environment.

What your day-to-day as a Security Officer at Fermilab will look like:

• Patrol property on foot and/or vehicle, securing personnel, assets, buildings, gates, and perimeter in all weather conditions; reporting any hazardous conditions, equipment malfunctions, or building alarms.
• Guard site access points, permitting or refusing entry based upon Fermilab Site Access policy, Post Orders, and/or Policy & Procedures, performing vehicle inspections for prohibited articles, issuing passes, and greeting personnel in a prompt, courteous and professional manner in all weather conditions.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls; follows guidance in accordance with established procedures/policies.
• Employees are required to be available to provide coverage for other shifts as needed, with overtime required, when necessary, in adherence to departmental policies, procedures and requirements.
• Complete case reports on property loss, property damage, personnel incidents, vehicle accidents, etc.
• Communicate with the Security Operations Center and/or security staff via two-way radio or telephone.
• Maintain officer activity reports and completes patrol round assignments as directed.
• Keep informed of current and applicable Fermi Security and Fire Department policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Comply with Department (DOE) directives and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to ensure adherence to all applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct equipment and vehicle checks and reports/logs deficiencies to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
  
  

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 years of relevant experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess 20-hour Basic Security Training certificate and IL PERC card.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
  
  

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Use of two-way public safety radios, strong verbal, and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office), report writing.
• Contribute effectively within a diverse workforce and upholds Fermilab’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  
  

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug testing, Psychological and Medical testing.

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.
  
  

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care
  
  

Why Fermilab:

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

We are committed to diversity; diverse people, diverse jobs, and diverse science.

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is essential to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factor.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus

Fermilab and FRA requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf

If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

What To Expect Next:

We’ll be in touch! If you are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.