Position Type: Full-Time, Non-exempt
Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly
Shift: 12 Hour Panama Schedule

Overview

Patriot Group International Inc. (PGI), voted #1 Best Place to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and the Best Companies Group, offers an unrivaled hybrid of specialized services by combining the disciplines of security and risk management with an unequaled special operations and intelligence perspective.

We are looking to hire a Security Control Room Officer to join our team in the Columbia, MD area where we provide data center security solutions that protect client applications and data from increasingly sophisticated threats and global attacks.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Security Control Room Officer is a steward of our data center security operations. Your attention to detail, mission focus, and ability to multi-task make you the most critical piece of PGI’s comprehensive data center security design. Your duties in the role include (but are not limited to):

• Prevent all unauthorized access by enforcing all Client and PGI policies including implementing and enforcing badging policies, controlling physical locks and keys, and inspecting persons and equipment.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve knowledge of written and oral post orders, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Monitor security camera and other electronic surveillance systems.
• Provide security protection for all Client and PGI personnel and property within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Report or respond to incidents, security, and safety concerns in accordance with established post orders.
• Respond to alarms in accordance with established post orders.
• Experience in access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection software applications
• Assist in controlling physical and electronic locks and unlocking and locking doors and areas.
• Perform testing and other inspection services related to access control including performing routine inspections and testing of alarms, locks, doors, monitoring systems and other access control mechanisms.
• Prevent theft of physical or intellectual property
• Assist in promoting communication and awareness of data center security policies to client employees, vendors, contractors, and others.
• Maintain standards of Non-Commissioned Security Officer competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity, including compliance with PGI and the Client’s Code of Conduct and Uniform Policy
• Execute and deliver various reports as assigned by the Site Manager
• Complete and maintain pre-assignment, client, State, and PGI sustainment training as directed.
• Position has ongoing training requirements, many of them to be completed in an online environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of one (1) year of security, or one year of local, state, or federal law enforcement experience; or A minimum of two (2) years of honorable military service, active or reserve, in any branch of the US Armed Forces
• A minimum of 21 years of age
• Must possess a firm grasp on the use and implementation of technology, programs, and applications on data bearing devices.
• Must have strong ability to learn new technology systems and programs. Ability to troubleshoot and work through user level issues with technology platforms and applications.
• Ability to demonstrate professional communication via verbal, written, and email correspondence.
• Must have reliable transportation during all seasons.
• Must fluently speak, read, comprehend, and write in English
• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to complete Maryland State Police Security Guard Certification including the application process, fingerprints, and background investigation
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and periodic random drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Maryland State Police issued Security Guard Certification
• Four (4) years of security, military, or law enforcement experience
• Demonstrated history of safe and successful security operations experience in highly secure facilities

Clearance:

• This position requires a minimum of a US Government Top Secret (TS) security clearance with poly.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to bend at the waist, knees, and waist.
• Must have the physical ability to perform a variety of training functions.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, walking long distances on a training facility, and operate equipment.
• Must be physically capable of standing a 12-hour post.

Pay Range:

The hourly pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the PGI’s salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, clearance level, and proficiency for the role. The pay range for this position is $45-$50 per hour.

DISCLAIMER:
Patriot Group International Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran, Disability. PGI provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. PGI maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us on our home page.

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