Job Description

Protective Security Officer (Department of Veterans Affairs)
Fredericksburg, VA, United States of America

Overview

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. 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!

Job Skills / Requirements

We are seeking highly motivated customer service individuals to join our team as a Protective Security Officer(Guard ll) for our client, The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) in Fredericksburg, VA.

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 the post-assignment area of responsibility. Hours for this position will be Monday-Thursday from 0600- 1800   excluding Fridays and all Federal Holidays. Additional hours may be requested due to special events (i.e., open houses, recruitment fairs, etc.).  This position is full-time. In this role, you shall: 

Specified Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Remain alert, observe, and report immediately to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) all violations of federal, state, or local law, Building Rules and Regulations, safety hazards, facility problems, or unusual incidents occurring on the 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 the  Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Action Plan.
  • Routinely review all Department of Veterans Affairs Security Post instructions, procedures, security plans, and special instructions. 
  • Be familiar with the duties of all post and post orders prescribed.  The following is a list of the Posts for FPS guards supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs: Control 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 identification is current and valid.
  • Ensure the unimpeded ingress and egress of the building's 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
  • Proper use of 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 pass all random screenings.  
  • Possess the required licenses, certifications, and permits.  

 

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

Education Requirements (Any)

High school diploma or GED

Certification Requirements (Any)

VA Guard Card
DCJS License with Fire Arm Endorsement
First Aid/CPR/AED

Additional Information / Benefits

  • Workplace banking program with a national bank
  • Shift Flexibility
  • Company sponsored events
  • Industry training
  • Growth opportunities

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan


This job reports to the VA Site Supervisor

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift.

Relocation is not provided and travel is not required