Security Officer I - Part Time

Security Officer

Entry Level Position. Under direct supervision, this position is primarily responsible for enforcing/maintaining security policies and procedures relating to both personnel and property belonging to the Virginia Spaceport Authority (VSA) and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS). This is a uniformed position.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures.
• Controls traffic by verifying credentials and directing drivers/visitors thru vehicle control facility.
• Reports, when necessary, trespassers or defends oneself with the appropriate level of force based on the VA DCJS Unarmed Officer standards.
• Performs regular inspections of personnel and property entering and exiting VCSFA/MARS facilities for proper PPE and Safety awareness.
• Performs after hours (Clean Desk) inspections to assure proper disposition of company documents and critical assets.
• Completes reports timely, accurately and unbiased when called upon based on circumstances or direction by security leadership.
• Maintains secure environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
• Maintains organization’s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Rotates between different post assignments at various VSA Facilities based on need and direction by security leadership.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the Authority’s Security activities.

Employment Standards

General Education:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Major: General Studies

Job-Related Experience: None (Entry Level Position). Microsoft software experience preferred. Prior military or law enforcement service is highly valued.

Certifications: May be tasked to obtain DCJS Unarmed Security Officer and Less-than-Lethal certifications.

Licenses, etc.: Valid driver's license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business.

Conditions of Employment

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with different security procedures and protocols
• Knowledgeable of de-escalating techniques
• Incident response awareness

Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Organization and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related programs Willingness to learn new skills and accept feedback from superiors
• Report-writing/documentation

Abilities:

• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates high professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service to both internal and external customers
• Ability to deal with uncertainty and react to threat situations appropriately
• Ability to control emotions during high-stress situations

Competencies:

• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Responsibility
• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Awareness
• Objectivity
• Dependability
• Integrity/Honesty
• Professionalism

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

In certain situations, employee may be asked to respond to emergencies, during work hours or outside of work hours, based on the needs of the Authority.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit; use hands handle, or feel and talk or hear
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Mental/Sensory:

• Employee conveys information and ideas clearly, both orally and in written English
• Anticipates, prevents, identifies, and solves problems in the workplace
• Assimilates complex information
• Listens to, comprehends, and clarifies concerns and issues raised by colleagues and clients
• Emergency situations may present unpredictable scenarios, not anticipated in this job description

Emotional:

• Works well in stressful, high-pressure work environment
• Maintains composure and objectivity
• Is respectful
• Works with diverse personalities and levels
• Exercises a high degree of discretion when handling confidential data, documents, correspondences, and other information
• Handles multiple priorities and adapts to frequent change

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of radiation and vibration. Work environment involves significant risks with exposure to potentially dangerous or extremely adverse conditions which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g. fieldwork on launch pads, near high pressure and cryogenic systems, near extremely energetic materials. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather); working near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Must be 18 years or older

May be required to complete the following VA DCJS courses and maintain active certifications:

VA DCJS Course - Training Hours

01E – Core Security Officer - 18

Less Lethal Weapons - 8

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED - 8

Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for issuance of a NASA unescorted credential.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.