Security Officer

Job Description

Overview

The Electric Boat Security Organization is currently accepting applications for armed Security Officers for our Plant Protection Department. As a member of our Security Organization you will be responsible for the protection of employees, the product, facility and technology that are integral to the defense of our nation. The Security Organization performs a critical role in supporting the business.

An Electric Boat Security Officer is required to perform many varied tasks, including the enforcing of regulations and directives, as they pertain to personnel, visitors and facilities. This includes maintaining access control into and throughout our facilities. Officers may be required to patrol or respond to calls for service on the facility by foot or vehicle, and have the necessary physical ability to perform such duties. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Respond to and assess security alarms or emergency situations

Maintain access control of our internal access points

Conduct security checks of our off - site facilities

Preserve order and enforce rules, regulations and directives

Maintain professionalism, while ensuring the highest quality security services in the protection of personnel, property and information

Must have the ability for these specific duties and essential functions:

Working in all weather and industrial environments applicable to Electric Boat

Standing for extended periods of time

Climbing ladders

Entering confined spaces

Having and maintaining a valid motor vehicle operator's license

Obtaining and retaining a local and state pistol permit with State of CT Security Officer endorsement

Must be able to obtain and maintain Department of Defense security clearance

Hourly rates from $22.99 - $33.96

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Prior security related experience

Must possess a valid motor vehicle license from state of residency

Must possess a valid CT State pistol permit at the time of application

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

Must be a U.S. citizen & 21+ years of age

Must be able to obtain and maintain a State of Connecticut Security Officer endorsement.

Candidates must pass a post offer neuropsychological evaluation prior to hiring

Must have vision correctable to 20/20

Preferred:

4 or more years Military, Law Enforcement, Dept. of Corrections, Armed Security or Associates Degree - Criminal Justice Homeland Security or related field of study.

Industrial or Nuclear Security Experience

Experience monitoring access control points

Experience monitoring and using CCTV

Experience working as a security officer in a large crowd

Security experience protecting nuclear materials

Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance

Valid CT State Pistol Permit with (Blue Card/Class 1) endorsement

Skills

Skills Preferred
:

Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors

Ability to use computer and software applications (Microsoft word, Excel)

Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public

Effective oral and written communication skills

Active listening skills

Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively

Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately

Attention to detail

Must be able to work varying shifts to cover a 24-hour/seven-day a week operation including mandatory overtime

Must have access to reliable transportation

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet