Security Professional - 1st Shift

Security Officer
The expected hiring range for this position is: $24.52-$24.52.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, referral bonus program, or sponsorship assistance.
About the Role
Under general supervision from the Security Lieutenant, responsible for providing customer service to the Laboratory by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities on a 24 hours/day, 7 days/week environment. This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement and is assigned to the overnight shift. The schedule may require flexibility and occasional short-notice adjustments to meet operational needs.
Shift: Day 6:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Fermilab Security operates on a continuous 24/7 schedule.
What Your Day-To-Day Will Look Like

Patrol property on foot and/or vehicle, securing personnel, assets, buildings, gates, and perimeter in all weather conditions; reporting any hazardous conditions, equipment malfunctions, or building alarms.
Guard site access points, permitting or refusing entry based upon Fermilab Site Access policy, Post Orders, and/or Policy & Procedures, performing vehicle inspections for prohibited articles, issuing passes, and greeting personnel in a prompt, courteous and professional manner in all weather conditions.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls; follows guidance in accordance with established procedures/policies.
Complete case reports on property loss, property damage, personnel incidents, vehicle accidents, etc.
Communicate with the Security Operations Center and/or security staff via two-way radio or telephone.
Maintain officer activity reports and completes patrol round assignments as directed.
Keep informed of current and applicable Fermi Security and Fire Department policies, procedures, and protocols.
Comply with Department (DOE) directives and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to ensure adherence to all applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct equipment and vehicle checks and reports/logs deficiencies to supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
Essential Competencies and Attributes for Success

High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1+ years of relevant experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must possess 20-hour Basic Security Training certificate and IL PERC card.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug testing, Psychological and Medical testing.
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Use of two-way public safety radios, strong verbal, and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills (MS Office), report writing.
Work Arrangement
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

~ Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Onsite day care
Why Fermilab: Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.