Security Officer, Probationary - Military Veterans

Amentum is seeking a Security Officer, Probationary for the Las Vegas, Nevada area.

Purpose and Scope:

Probationary Security Officer provides static perimeter security and roving security patrols for security project. Actively support and uphold stated vision, mission, and values. Position is represented by a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform the day-to-day protective security functions as specified in daily post and detail orders
• Carries and operates weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from the detail leader or shift leader
• Guard security site against damage, fire, theft, trespassing, illegal entry, exit, and unlawful attacks.
• Patrol premise to ensure site is properly secured.
• Verification and identification of employees and other persons entering the site.
• Inspect and properly store equipment.
• Develop incident reports of attacks, damage, theft, or unusual occurrences. Investigate disturbances and in the event of an emergency maintain order and safety of the occupants of the site.
• Understands, acknowledges, and follows as appropriate the Chain of Command.
• Be able to identify personal and work-related problems of his/her Guard Force under his/her command at an early stage to avoid any operational impact.
• Act in accordance with the company Ethics Program

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Must have previous security experience.
• Probationary service time is 1-180 Days.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must have the ability to obtain a DOD Top Secret security clearance with a counterintelligence polygraph.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate company practices with executives, clients, and employees.
• Must comply with AFI 31-117, Arming and Use of Force by Air Force Personnel, 17 Mar 2015.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be fluent in speaking and writing the English Language.
• Must qualify with contract required weapons systems.
• Pass a detailed medical evaluation.
• Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation at a frequency as required by contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
• Strong initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Must be able to meet the physical requirements dictated by project requirements. Ability to work in harsh working conditions, outdoors, and/or in extreme temperatures. Must be available to work outside the normal schedule if the need arises. Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds and carry heavy objects routinely. Ability to climb, crawl, crouch, bend, stand for long periods, reach above shoulder level, extend arms at awkward angles, lift, and carry objects. Must be able to be alert for shifts of at least eight (8) hours.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - AECOM enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the AECOM Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable AECOM Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.