Armed security officer

Position Overview

Provide Armed Security Guard services at the FAA William J Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, New Jersey

Responsibilities

• Provide security protection and access control for all government property, classified material, and personnel within assigned areas of responsibility to preclude unauthorized access, theft, or intentional destruction.
• Report / respond to unusual or emergency situations.
• Be alert for potential security, property or safety concerns and initiate the appropriate actions.
• Control ingress / egress into and / or out of posted / controlled / security areas.
• Prevent / report all violations of security and safety rules and regulations.
• Respond to protective alarm signals or other unusual / suspicious activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all security and guard orders, written and oral, pertaining to the assigned duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required
• High School education or GED
• At least 21 years old
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen
• Two (2) years’ prior work experience in armed security or equivalent in the military or law enforcement
• Effective oral and written communication ability
• NJ driver's license
• NJ State Armed Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) license
• NJ State Firearms Permit to Carry
• Ability to handle office related material such as, computer equipment, printout paper, notebooks, ledgers, badge printer.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Homeland Security Suitability certification.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Duties require lifting more than 10 pounds, bending twisting, standing and some activities that
• involve standing for long periods of time, often without breaks
• Requires conducting foot patrols and response to alarms in varied weather conditions. 90% of the
• work will require some sort of physical activity
• frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must have visual and audio acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment, machines such
• as fire equipment and apparatuses, firearms and clearing barrels.
• May be subject to outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures and weather
• Subject to high noise levels
• Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving
• mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to
• chemicals
• May be required to be fitted for and / or wear a respirator
• May be required to climb stairs or ladders and walk up inclines and on uneven terrain

Last updated : 2024-11-10