Part Time Guard II

Alarm Monitor / Security Officer - National Museum of the Marine Corps (Quantico, VA)

Akima has an immediate need for experienced Part Time Alarm Monitor / Security Officers to serve at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, VA. Sunik provides 24/7, 365 day coverage to this facility and are seeking to fill multiple positions.

Our Team of Alarm Monitors / Security Officers professionally patrol or stand post throughout the facility, alert and respond to unusual or emergency situations and are prepared at all times to apply the appropriate escalation of force level up to and including the dispatch of armed response whenever necessary.

Responsibilities

• Controls access to the facility through the admittance process.
• Precludes unauthorized access to facilities, and the conversion, theft or intentional destruction of physical assets.
• Observes and reports activities and incidents, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
• Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.
• Preserves order and acts to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Monitors entrances and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking.
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations.
• Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives or company management.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other
• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
• Report writing as needed.
• Prepares logs and reports as required, and performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of prior Law Enforcement, Security Guard, or Military experience.
• Must have completed the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice course in Armed (9mm), unarmed, baton, Mace (CS Gas), and Handcuffing course.
• Must have a current Virginia D.C.J.S. Private Security Service Registration card, indicating armed Security Officer, unarmed Security Officer, and Alarm Respondent.
• A minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent). Advanced post-secondary education is strongly desired.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record
• Ability to work in a secure federally sponsored facility and meet the essential functions of the position.
• Capable of communicating fluently and effectively in English with the public and co-workers.
• Able to work in both indoor and outdoor elements as assigned.

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