NASA Part-Time Security Officer

Praetorian Standard, Inc.•Houston, TX

38m•Onsite

About The Position

The Fixed Post Security Officer (FPSO) is primarily responsible to perform protective service work such as guarding NASA owned or leased buildings and property, protecting NASA equipment and material, and controlling access to NASA installations by employees, visitors, and other contractors. The FPSO will respond to emergencies, enforce NASA regulations, and conduct crowd, parking, and traffic control, inspections, and perimeter and internal access control. The FPSO does not act in the capacity of a law enforcement officer and has no arrest or apprehension powers. The FPSO is armed with a side arm, shotgun, or other weapons as required.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED
Be at least 21 years of age
Honorably discharged (If Applicable) from the U.S. Armed Services
Meet all Firearms qualifications
Successfully complete all training and obtain all required permits, licenses, certifications and security/medical clearances for the worksite
Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
Working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, (such as: MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
Must be able to pass a Secret / Tier 3 background investigation
Completed or be able to complete NASA Orientation Course
Completed or be able to complete NPSTA Security Officer Fundamentals Certificate of Basic Courses
Completed or be able to complete Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response course
Speak, read, write, and understand the English language, apply written rules, detailed orders, instructions and training material
Be able to meet any Federal, State, or Municipal requirements to work as an Armed Security Officer
Have no record or history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture
Have no felony convictions, Class A or other misdemeanor convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual’s reliability including those crimes classified under the Lautenberg Act
Be able to maintain and qualify periodically on a course of fire with handgun, or other special weapons
Be able to meet and maintain NASA Physical Certifications
Be able to successfully pass all required Psychological examinations
Be able to meet drug testing and alcohol – free workforce requirements to include random drug and/or alcohol testing
Must successfully complete a pre-employment Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and annually thereafter as prescribed by the government.

Responsibilities

Follow all company personnel and safety policies, and perform all assigned duties in a safe work manner
Arrive at work in proper uniform and carrying needed, issued equipment
Exercise physical force up to and including deadly force
Participate in Guard Mount, receive assigned post, and copy any extra instructions
Carry out general and special orders for post assigned
Interact and escort as required with public and government personnel
Provide access control, traffic control and deter & report unauthorized entry to the installation
Maintain accountability, cleanliness and serviceability of uniform and equipment assigned
Follow applicable standard operating procedures and NASA regulations pertaining to security of weapons, buildings, personnel, NASA property and equipment
Will conduct personnel, vehicular, building, & facility checks and package & parcel inspections
Work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays
Other duties as assigned