Corporate and Physical Security Officer- All Levels

Corporate and Physical Security Officer- All Levels

Work as part of a respected team of security professionals protecting the people and property of General Dynamics (GD) NASSCO and US Navy personnel and ships based at GD NASSCO. You will bring expertise, excellence and commitment to protecting some of our Nation's most valuable assets. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, exceptional customer service skills, heightened situational awareness, and thrive in a fast paced, continually changing environment. Prior security, law enforcement, or military experience is preferred.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Corporate and Physical Security Officers should demonstrate the ability to work independently, with little guidance and supervision
• CPSOs will begin to develop leadership and mentoring skills, providing guidance and direction for junior officers
• CPSOs will develop and demonstrate the skillset required to serve as the shift lead officer
• CPSOs will begin to demonstrate mastery in each of the following behaviors:
• Display exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Ability to handle crisis situations calmly and efficiently, making effective decisions
• Must understand, retain, implement and be able to teach all security procedures as outlined by the GD NASSCO and the US Navy, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior.
• Must be open to change and able to adapt to new information and unexpected obstacles
• Must maintain focus and situational awareness in a stressful environment
• Must continually develop critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats

Assigned duties will include:

• Facilitate access to NASSCO properties at pedestrian gates, delivery gates, corporate offices, and warehouses
• Interact with visitors and employees, provide directions and respond to inquiries
• Screen and bag check of incoming and departing employees and visitors
• Screen commercial and industrial deliveries
• Patrol duties, both foot and vehicle
• Enforce GD NASSCO parking rules and regulations
• Staff regular and emergency telephone system
• Dispatch medical services, fire department, ambulance service and law enforcement agencies, assist responding agencies with facility entrance
• Monitor surveillance cameras and review archived footage
• Document all incidents in objective and comprehensive reports
• Programming, Activation, and Deactivation of NASSCO temporary badges
• Collate, author and transmit shift pass down reports
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must posses valid California Guard Card or P.O.S.T certificate
• Be proficient in the English language (i.e. able to read, write, speak, and comprehend)
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience in the following computer programs: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel and basic understanding of computer operations
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive company vehicles and golf carts
• Must be open to a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
• Must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance per the GD NASSCO grooming standards

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps
• Ability to work in various environments such as cold weather, rain, and heat

Benefits:

• 401K plan with generous company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision Plans
• FSA and HSA Accounts
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differential
• Overtime available
• Uniforms and safety boots provided by GD NASSCO
• California Guard Card fees paid by GD NASSCO
• Eligible for Navy Federal Credit Union products and services

Payscale: $43,100 to $71,800