Job Details

FAA Level III Armed Security Officer

The Security Officer position at an FAA Facility is responsible for providing physical security and safeguarding FAA employees, facilities, U.S. Government property and assets from loss, theft, damage, unauthorized use, criminal acts, espionage, sabotage and terrorism.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Access Control – Provide courteous, timely service while maintaining control of all Personnel and Vehicles entering the facility and deny entry of any unauthorized person(s), property, or vehicles to area(s) defined and described in in the Facility Post Orders, Security Plan and/or Task Order.
• Screening – Evaluate, Process and Screen all Visitors, Vehicles, Mail/Parcels and Hand Carried Items in possession of visitors using hand inspection and/or metal detection and x-ray equipment as provided, defined and described in the Facility Post Orders. Broader or more detailed screening may be required as directed by the ATR in response to the security posture.
• Enforcement – Enforce Facility Rules and Regulations as defined and described in the Facility Post Orders.
• Visitor Processing and Temporary Badges – Issue Visitor Badges, Temporary Passes and Temporary Badges to visitors, government employees, contractors and vendors as defined and described in the Facility Post Orders.
• Patrol – Conduct Roving Patrols of Facility Buildings, Grounds and Perimeter as defined and described in the Facility Post Orders.
• Investigate – Investigate and take appropriate actions on all Accidents, Safety/Security Incidents, Trespassing and Suspicious Activities occurring in or on the facility as defined and described in Facility Post Orders.
• Emergency Response – Respond and take appropriate action to Security Alarms and Emergency Situations in or at the facility as defined and described in the Facility Post Orders
• Video Surveillance – Monitor, record and analyze activity in and around the facility utilizing Facility Surveillance Equipment as defined and described in the Facility Post Orders.
• Building & Vehicle Inspections – Conduct Building and Vehicle Inspections as defined and described in Facility Post Orders.
• Traffic, Parking, and Pedestrian Control – Direct and Control Traffic, Parking and Pedestrians as defined and described in Facility Post Orders.
• Gate/Building Openings – Conduct the opening and closing of gate(s) and building(s) as defined and described in the Facility Post Orders
• Key/Access Control Cards/Combination Control – Receive, secure, issue and account for all keys, access cards or combinations as defined and described in the Facility Post Orders.
• Communications – Keep in constant communication with the Security Team, Facility Manager, and ATR utilizing communication equipment and devices (i.e. two-way radios) as defined and described in the Facility Post Orders.
• Incident/Activity Reporting – Immediately report daily significant Security or Safety Incidents and Activities to the Site Supervisor, Facility Manager, ATR, FAA COR, ADC Area Manager, and ADC Program Manager as defined and described in the Facility Post Orders.
• Incident Reports – Complete Incident Reports to properly document all daily significant Safety and Security Incidents that occur on shift as defined and described in the Facility Post Orders.
• Daily Activity Reports – Complete Daily Activity Reports (DAR) for each shift worked. Properly document all daily activity and events that occur on your shift as defined and described in the Facility Post Orders.
• Miscellaneous Duties – Conduct various miscellaneous duties such as escort services, execution of colors, lost and found, etc. as directed by the Facility Manager/ATR and/or defined and described in the Facility Post Orders.
• Performs other duties and assignments as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, stair climbing, and stooping up to twelve (12) hours either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime. Outdoor posts may require an individual to withstand extreme heat, humidity, cold, and/or severe weather (e.g., snow, sleet, rain, hail, wind).
• Frequent contact with general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center. Required to requiring an ability to speak clearly and distinctly; meet and deal with the public in a positive manner; exercise sound judgement; remain calm and maintain poised and self-control under stressful situations (e.g., confrontations with angry, distraught, disturbed, or violent persons).
• Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or relieving bladder/bowels.

• Ability to remain alert for up to twelve (12) hours with the ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations. Use of senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch) is necessary to discern unusual or dangerous situations.
• Ability to use post security equipment, e.g. (metal detectors, X-rays, CCTV, computerized security system, etc.).
• Ability to use handcuffs, baton, O.C. and assigned weapon) at any time while on duty.
• Ability speak and understand the English language fluently.
• Ability to read and understand written English reports, post orders, post assignments, guidelines and instructions.
• Ability to write English reports that are grammatically correct and technically accurate.
• Ability to acknowledge and respond to both routine and emergency incidents/activities/dispatches/orders.
• Ability to subdue violent or potentially violent or disturbed individuals, or intervene in a crisis (e.g., provide emergency First Aid and/or resuscitation while waiting for arrival of paramedics or other emergency personnel).
• Occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, climbing stairs (e.g., in responding to emergencies, ensuring timely and complete facility evacuations, giving pursuit, etc.).
• Must maintain an acceptable level of mental and physical fitness to perform the required skills and abilities

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Minimum Education - High School Diploma from a duly accredited institution or a State Issued GED.
• Minimum Experience – Must meet one (1) or more of the following Security Experience Requirements:

• 1. Three (3) years of security guard experience within the past five (5) years OR
  2. Associates Degree in security related field plus one (1) years of security guard experience OR
  3. Three (3) years of U.S. military experience with honorable service and/or discharge OR
  4. Successful completion of a State Certified Police Officer's Standard Training (POST) Certification Course OR
  5. Possess a reasonable combination of one (1) through three (3) as approved by the FAA COR.

• Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid, AED Certification from the American Red Cross.
• Must possess and maintain Non-Lethal (baton; handcuffs; O.C. and Defensive Tactics Certifications from an ADC authorized provider.
• Must possess and maintain Firearm Qualification Certification with your assigned ADC weapon from an ADC and FAA authorized provider.
• Must pass a pre-employment Suitability Investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge by successfully passing the required Federal Background Check.
• Possess a valid state issued driver's license.

Medical/Physical Requirements

Security Officer at FAA Facilities must be physically able to perform all job tasks, functions, and responsibilities outlined in this job description. Security Officers must successfully pass the designated Physical Examination and Physical Agility Tests at an ADC Approved Medical Facility. Minimum Medical Requirements for FAA Security Officers are as follows:

• Must successfully complete an extensive medical/physical examination for pre-employment and every three (3) years thereafter.
• Must successfully complete illegal drug testing for pre-employment and every three (3) years thereafter.
• May be selected for random illegal drug testing each quarter or Government requested illegal drug testing as requested.
• Must successfully complete the following physical agility tests for pre-employment and every three (3) years thereafter:
  1. 40 lbs Deadlift from the floor to your waist, 1 repetition.
  2. Bench Press or Modified Incline Push-up (40% of your bodyweight), 1 repetition