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Armed Security Officer (All positions: FT, PT, Supervisor)

Montech Inc

Sioux Falls, SD 57198

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Montech Inc. is seeking applicants for various posts to support at USGS, EROS Facility in Sioux Falls (located at 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57198), including: 

  • Full-Time Security Officer
  • Part-Time Security Officer
  • Shift Lead Security Officer 

Compensation Range: $21.77-24.27/per hour (range includes base rate, plus health & welfare rate, and shift differenitals for day, swing, midnight).

About: The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, has a requirement to provide armed security services for physical protection. The EROS Center is considered a Level III facility with scientific investigations, computer software and hardware engineering, archival and retrieval systems of satellite and high-altitude imagery data of the Earth.

EROS archives and processes remotely sensed images of the Earth's land surface. These data are acquired by civilian satellites and aircraft and used to study a wide range of natural hazards, global environmental change, and economic development and conservation issues. EROS staff members manage and distribute these data to scientists, policy makers, and educators worldwide.

Hours of Operation

The USGS, EROS Security Services Contract performs continuous protective services in shifts as required 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to monitor the interior and exterior of USGS, EROS.

The personnel work a minimum of an eight (8) hour shift will be provided a 15-minute break for each four hours of productive work. A 30-minute lunch break will also be provided to these individuals. Work variable shifts (days, swings, nights) are Monday through Sunday (ensures coverage 24/7).

General Responsibilities

The Security Officer (Security Guard II) must maintain a secure environment in which visitors and employees can conduct the business of the USGS with confidence.

  • Shift Leads must be able to maintain a DOD Secret level security clearance. 
  • Ensure post is properly relieved before leaving or taking a break.
  • If a post is operational during specified hours, the last guard shall leave at the end of the post’s duty hours only after properly securing the post.
  • Attend roll call/guard mount prior to assuming duty to be briefed on any changes to post assignments or briefed on significant security issues and/or pass on information.
  • Enforces regulations and procedures designed to prevent breaches of security.
  • Exercise judgment and uses discretion in responding to incidents and emergencies, determining whether to intervene directly, ask for assistance as time permits, keep situation under control or surveillance, or to report incident or situation to the appropriate authority for handling.
  • Meet rigorous physical fitness standards.
  • Security Guard Booth: All incoming vehicles shall be checked for employee parking tags. Visitors shall be screened, recorded, and issued a day parking pass.
  • Main Lobby Guard Post: Visitors, new employees, and service workers shall be screened through this post.
  • Security Control Center (SCC): Monitor access alarms, digital camera system and building automation alarms.
  • Employee Entrance Post: This post is responsible for spot checking employees’ property (brief cases, computer bags, etc.,) verifying property passes, validation and verification of employees IDs, and other tasks as identified by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
  • Rover: Responsible for conducting indoor/outdoor roving security patrols, which consist of routine patrols and inspections of Government property and facilities. This position is the primary first responder called to incidents and emergencies; and also conducts counter surveillance operations. Responsible for screening all delivery vehicles, screening and inspecting mail and packages entering the site, and operation of the package screening x-ray scanner system in the receiving area of the warehouse.
  • Maintain training certifications.
  • Account for all firearms.
  • Clean and oil firearms in accordance with weapons manufacturing specifications and or as necessary to ensure optimum operating conditions.
  • Handle firearms in a safe and prudent manner.

Personnel on Contract

The Security Guard II is a member of the Montech Inc. contract. Montech will ensure all personnel possess the necessary education, training, qualifications and experience to accomplish the requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Training in support of this position will include:

  • Firearms Training and Qualifications (DHS/FPS). The Security Guard II (Specifically Shift Supervisor/Lead) must be 9MM or .40 Cal firearms qualified.
    • Firearms qualifications shall be conducted using the employee’s actual service pistol as approved by the CO or COR.
    • Annual firearms requalification requires the employee’s ability to receive a passing score on the Practical Pistol Course (PPC).
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Training
    • CPR and AED training and certifications shall be valid for a period of one (1) year. Upon the one-year expiration of the CPR and AED certifications, the Security Guard II shall be recertified. Recertification training will cover adult, pediatric, and infant CPR procedures and AED procedures.
  • Government-Provided Training
    • The Security Guard II shall ensure that the guard personnel receive orientation training as provided by the COR as follows:
      • EROS Safety Awareness and OEP overview.
      • EROS Spill Plan.
      • EROS Security Awareness.
      • USGS Property Management.
      • USGS Records Management.
    • Procedures for security systems on the protected premises.
  • Vehicle Operator
    • Operator must possess a valid state driver’s license per SD state vehicle operations requirements and Federal requirements for operating a vehicle on Federal property.
Job Requirements
Security Officers must meet the following requirements:
- 21 years of age or older with valid driver's license

Must complete a:
- Federal Background check (criminal/financial)
- As a Shift Supervisor, must be able to maintain a DOD Secret level security clearance.
- Physical
- Pre-Employment Drug screen
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification (completed after hire)

Complete a weapons qualification course
*DISQUALIFICATION DUE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Preferred Qualifications:
- Conceal and carry permit