Sergeant

Summary

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.

• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.

• Ability to enforce policies, procedures, and performance standards.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and complete required documentation.

• Commitment to professionalism, accountability, and mission success.

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $33.88/Hr.

Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Native preference under PL 93-638.

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