Sergeant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Chenega Naswik International, LLC is seeking an experienced and motivated Sergeant to supervise armed security personnel supporting a federal security contract. This position is responsible for overseeing daily security operations, maintaining staffing coverage, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and supporting the protection of personnel, facilities, and government assets. 

• The ideal candidate is a proven leader with armed security, law enforcement, or military experience who demonstrates strong communication, leadership, and decision-making abilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead frontline security personnel while ensuring operational excellence and mission success. 

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to assigned armed security personnel. 

• Administer instructions and operational guidance to officers assigned to the contract. 

• Ensure all security personnel are familiar with assigned facilities, post orders, duties, and responsibilities. 

• Monitor workforce performance and ensure compliance with contract requirements and security procedures. 

• Manage staffing assignments and maintain complete post coverage. 

• Coordinate staffing adjustments for absences, call-offs, vacations, training events, and operational requirements. 

• Communicate operational updates, policy changes, and security concerns to assigned personnel. 

• Support workforce accountability, operational readiness, and contract compliance initiatives. 

• Assist with incident response and operational problem resolution. 

• Maintain accurate records and documentation as required. 

• Work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, when required. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain Armed Security Guard certification through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). 

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an armed security guard, law enforcement officer, or related security professional. 

• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience. 

• Possess an active Secret Clearance. 

• Must be at least 21 years of age. 

• Possess and maintain current CPR certification through the American Red Cross or equivalent approved provider. 

• Must successfully meet Physical Agility Test (PAT) standards as required by the customer, including:  

• 1.5-mile run completed within 17 minutes and 30 seconds. 

• 19 push-ups completed within two minutes. 

• Must successfully complete and pass the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). 

• Ability to supervise personnel in a professional security environment. 

• Ability to maintain all required certifications, licenses, and qualifications. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Security Management, or a related field. 

• Experience supervising personnel on a federal government security contract. 

• Military leadership, law enforcement supervisory, or security management experience. 

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or other federal agencies. 

• Additional certifications in First Aid, emergency response, or security operations. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of security operations, access control procedures, and force protection principles. 

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and personnel management skills. 

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities. 

• Ability to manage workforce scheduling and operational coverage requirements.