Unarmed Security Officer - USDA

Unarmed Security Officer - USDA

KRC is accepting applications for experienced and qualified Unarmed Security Officers for services at National Agricultural Library (NAL) and United States National Arboretum (USNA).

Duties / Responsibility

Unarmed Security Officers shall perform all tasks in accordance with the duties outlined within the Post Orders and the Performance Work Statement.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Respond to questions and provide directions to visitors
• Be mentally alert and physically ready to operate and enforce the Government’s system of personnel identification and access / egress control
• Be knowledgeable of the location and use of the nearest first aid kit, fire extinguisher, fire alarm, emergency exit, and duress alarm (if any), and shall be ready, willing, and able to use them or take action 100% of the time
• Control access to areas by observing, detecting, and reporting violations of Post Orders and regulations
• Work a visitor / s desk shall politely greet and process visitors by verifying visitors’ Government issued pictured identification, contacting sponsors and / or escorts, fabricating and issuing visitor passes, accurately entering and maintaining data in visitor logs
• Conduct inspections of hand carried items
• Conduct Roving Patrols (on foot, or in vehicle) / Active patrolling
• Immediately respond to security alarm activations
• When needed, direct traffic and respond to minor vehicle collisions
• Briefly detain person(s)
• Assist in the implementation of contingency and emergency actions and serve as the initial liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
• Graduate of an accredited high school or Certificate of Completion of General Education Development (GED) requirements
• Ideal candidate must meet one of the following experience requirements :
• Three (3) years of security experience within the past five (5) years
• Three (3) years civilian or military work experience
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook aptitude is desired
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be a lawful resident of the U.S
• Be a citizen of the United States of America (either by birth or Naturalization)
• Discharged military personnel must have an Honorable, General, or Other Than Honorable discharge. A Dishonorable discharge is not acceptable
• Must be able to obtain a clearance by the client

Must meet one or more of the following Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in physical security as a security officer, armed or unarmed or
• Two years (2) of military experience (including Reserves or National Guard) or
• Successful completion of Police Officer’s Standard Training (POST) academy or
• Associate degree or higher in a security-related or law enforcement-related field

Physical Demands and Requirements

Expected to be physically able to perform the following tasks or functions in the performance of their assigned duties :

• Physically subdue or engage in confrontation with individuals
• Work under occasional tension or pressure
• Work alone while unarmed
• Walking, standing, and sitting
• Apply handcuffs
• Respond to life threatening or emergency situations

License Requirements and Certification Requirements

• Maryland Guard Card or Washington DC SPO License - depending on which location the candidate will work, or openings
• MEB / OC training and certification
• First Aid CPR and AED Certification
• State Issued Driver's License

KR Contracting, Inc. (KR), is a leader in professional armed and unarmed security services and operations, specializing in Federal Protective Service.

Based in the DC Metro area, we offer our clients and customers over 30 years of experience in federal contracting support, access control, security detail and superior customer service.

Our professionalism, talent, expertise, and ingenuity set us apart. Join KR as we expand our reach into local governments, additional federal agencies, and commercial clients! We aim to be a world class leader in all forms of protective services.

Additional Information / Benefits

We offer competitive benefits (to include comprehensive medical, dental, vision and disability benefits) and pay and support employee development with on-the-job training and professional support.

Please be aware that acceptance as a candidate does not constitute employment with KRC or the guarantee of future employment with KRC.

Please also be aware KRC is evaluating your interaction with KRC Staff and fellow candidates. This includes but is not limited to all types of communication, such as email, texts, phone calls, social media, or in-person conversations.

All candidates must pass all required training and are expected to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and proper behavior, communication, appearance, punctuality, and response time to requests.

Any candidate who does not meet these expectations or fails to follow any rule or application instruction may be disqualified from the hiring process.

KR Contracting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship / association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.

For more information : KR Contracting

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and / or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department.

To find an office near you, please visit : KR Contracting .

KR Contracting Inc serves as the employer, however, it's important to note that the sites we safeguard are owned by our clients.

The clients maintain the authority to decide who is permitted access to these sites. Employment with us is contingent upon meeting all client and building clearance requirements.