Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is under the direct supervision of the Program Manager for assigned shift of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Protective Service (FPS) and is responsible for protection, federally owned or leased facilities. FPS’s mission is to provide a safe environment in which Federal agencies conduct their business without fear of violence, crime or disorder.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
- All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
- Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include function, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
- In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
- All functions, duties, tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
Perform a variety of security-related duties, depending on the posts to which they are assigned. Security guards shall answer questions and provide directions to visitors and building tenants. Typical duties include processing visitors by verifying identification, enforce property rules and regulations, contact agency sponsors or escorts, fabricating and issuing visitor passes, entering and maintaining data on visitor logs or automated visitor data base programs, detect and report criminal acts, and ensuring visitors are presented for appropriate personnel and package screening. Additional duties include prevent, discover, delay, and/or detain persons attempting to gain unauthorized access to property and/or personnel at the facility being protected.
EQUIPMENT/ COMPUTER SKILLS: Security guards will be responsible for operating all security equipment on post, such as batons, OC Spray, X-ray machines, magnetometers, closed circuit television (CCTV), handcuffs, and (where required by post assignment) firearm at any time while on duty.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Have a minimum of two years of Armed Security/LE experience OR 2 years of Honorable service with the US Armed Forces.
- Be a minimum of 21 years of age; fluent in speaking, reading, comprehending and writing English due to nature of the position.
- Ability to follow established procedures and policies. Post orders to include enforcement of client/company rules, policies, and/or regulations.
- Excellent attention to detail, good verbal and written communications, including legible report writing.
- Ability to provide quality Customer Service.
- Ability to analyze and produce course of action reporting and escalate issues to management in typical and crisis situations.
- Ability to see, hear, and smell in Order to respond to alarms and detect emergency situations.
- Reliable and have a strong work ethic.
- Reliable transportation and current Driver’s License
- Ability to work independently OR as part of a small group to resolve urgent issues, process orientated with high attention to detail, and triage a problem quickly providing precise/clear information while working under minimum supervision.
- Received a High School diploma, OR received a GED, OR shows HS graduation/equivalent education on a DD-214, OR completion of 60 credit hours in related field from learning institution recognized by Dept. of Education, OR successfully graduated from a federal/state certified law enforcement education/training course that may result in a LE appointment OR commission.
- Must be able to pass a background check covering the last 10 years and pass a drug screening due to the nature of the position.
- Must be able to pass a physical agility test if applicable; complete required training and pass examination.
- Candidates must be qualified for work under Exec Order 14042, Vaccine Mandate for workers on federal contracts.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION: Driver’s license, Social security card or birth certificate, and any other certification (guard/clearance card, applicable state/local gun/Armed Guard permit, OC permit, CPR, First Aid.)
WORKING CONDITIONS: With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
- Work is performed inside and outside the property with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis situations.
- Shift work required.
- Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without eating, drinking, or relieving bladder/bowels.
- Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime.
EOE/M/F/VET/Disabilities Employer VEVRAA Federal contractor * priority referrals for protected veterans* We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program VA License Number: 11-4665
Geoff Partridge
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About Paragon
Who is Paragon & SCIS?
Paragon, and our parent, Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services (SCIS), have a legendary legacy dating back to the “original private eye”, Allan Pinkerton. Our team is over 14,000 people strong across all fifty states and several U.S. territories, all providing specialized security, fire, investigations, inspections, cybersecurity, risk management, and mission support services.
Even if our means have evolved, our purpose has remained the same: to protect our nation and millions of lives. Combining expertise, technology, and analytics, we contribute to the country’s safety and stability every day. We are united and guided by our purpose for every decision we make. It is at the center of the high ethical standards we have set for ourselves.
We are proud to call ourselves Paragon and to value diligence, professionalism, and honesty. Our company is a symbol of integrity and a reflection of everyone that composes it.
Our Values
Our values are the foundation of our operations. They are summarized in three words:
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INTEGRITY
We will never compromise in our demand for integrity. Whether it’s about being trusted on a customer’s premises, openly expressing your opinion, reporting improprieties, or not withholding information: our employees are honest, above all else.
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VIGILANCE
Our employees are always attentive. They develop an intuition that helps them notice things others don’t. Their vigilance and professionalism allow them to identify potential risks or incidents and always stay one step ahead.
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HELPFULNESS
We are always ready to assist within the context of a particular assignment. Because real actions that come from true helpfulness are never wasted.
Join our team. Live our values.