FEBA, Inc. Dba FEBA Security Services is a Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area security firm specializing in armed and unarmed security services to include event staffing personnel for government and commercial industries. Most recently, FEBA has added Live Scan fingerprinting and passport photo services for the state of Maryland. We are committed to providing excellent customer service by tailoring solutions that fit our clients’ needs. Since our inception in 2014, we have prided ourselves on our uncompromising leadership, integrity, knowledge, and exceptional service. Join Our Team!
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team as an Armed Security Officer for our client, The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) in Frederick, MD.
The primary responsibility of the Armed Security Guard is to provide protection for: the tenant agency employees, the general public visiting the SAC suites, as well as personal and U.S. Government property within the confines of post assignment area of responsibility. Hours for this position will be Monday through Thursday from 0600 - 1800 hours ON-CALL ONLY excluding Federal Holidays. Additional hours may be requested due to special events (i.e., open houses, recruitment fairs, etc.). This position is to support our permanent staff with leave requests.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Remain alert, observe, and report immediately to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) all violations of federal, state, local law, Building Rules and Regulations, safety hazards, facility problems, or unusual incidents occurring on Federally owned or controlled property
- Perform duties in a polite and courteous manner reflecting the highest degree of professionalism expected on all VA Federal Protective Service (FPS) posts
- Conduct radio communications checks at the beginning of each shift
- Responsible for key control and carrying out procedures for Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Action Plan
- Routinely review all Department of Veterans Affairs Security Post instructions, procedures, and security plans
- Be professional, alert, and courteous at all times
- Read and be familiar with the duties of the Post. The following is a list of the Posts for FPS guards supporting Department of Veterans Affairs, including Constrol Desk Guard and Rover Guard
- Learn the identities of the Director of Contracting at each SAC location
- Screen all visitors and check for proper identification
- Verify visitor's ID is valid
- Ensure the unimpeded ingress and egress of the buildings employees during specific hours of operation.
Required Skills and Physical Requirements:
Ability to:
- Interact with the public at all levels
- Interpret rules, regulations and policies
- Work with minimum supervision
- Use communications equipment
- Effectively communicate in spoken and written standard English
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or General Education Certificate (GED).
- Possess good written communication skills; capable of verbal communication adequate for clearly understandable radio transmissions.
- Demonstrated good customer relations and interaction skills.
- Must be able to operate and work in a multi-task environment and have the ability to contribute and participate in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Must be of sound mind and moral character, with no felony convictions or convictions for misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, domestic violence or workplace violence.
- Pass a thorough background investigation.
- Successfully complete a pre-hire drug screen and remain drug free
- Possess the required licenses, certification and permits.
- Undergo training and pass FPS administered written examinations
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor