Security Officer

We are currently seeking a full time Security Officer. Responsibilities and qualifications are shown below: 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment. 
• Assume “lead role” in proper execution of all emergency and evacuation procedures. 
• Monitor and respond to the Security and Protection Systems. 
• Ensure access control and proper compliance of established badging procedures for employees and visitors/vendors. 
• Accurately maintain daily logs and emergency reports. 
• Maintain radio, pager and limited key control. 
• Responsible for safe-keeping of valuable Government artifacts and Space Center Houston property and supporting access needs for JSC personnel. 
• Participation in regularly scheduled tests and verification of Fire and Security Systems. 
• Work in concert with Johnson Space Center Security and local emergency services representatives. 
• Constantly interacting with the guests in the area, greeting them with a pleasant attitude and smiling face, while being vigilant to potential safety risks. 
• Maintain the control area in a clean and orderly fashion. 
• Cooperate with fellow employees, assisting them with the common duties and responsibilities of the position to ensure an efficient operation. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must have or obtain a valid Texas driver's license and be able to maintain non-commission license through the Texas Department of Public Safety/Private Security Board. 
• Two years of recent Security experience is strongly preferred. 
• Emergency and fire training a plus. 
• AED/CPR/Basic First Aid certifications strongly preferred. 
• Experience working in an environment of multiple computer systems (both Security and Fire). 
• High comfort level in working with computers. 
• The ability to exercise good judgment and flexibility. 
• Experience in a dispatcher-type position preferred. 
• The ability to communicate well yet maintain confidentiality. 
• Must have the maturity to work with little or no supervision. 
• Strong interpersonal skills required. 
• Must be a team player. 
• Must clear background security check and/or drug tests at company discretion. 
• Be physically capable of standing/walking for several hours, running on all types of surfaces and terrain (including stairs, rough and uneven ground, or areas presenting obstacles such as ditches or fences). 
• Occasionally lifting of 50-100 pounds or over 100 pounds in moving victims or the disabled in emergency situations.