Armed Protective Security Officer - SSA
Description Join Our Dynamic Team at Hana Industries, Inc. Are you a skilled and experienced Protective Security Officer (PSO) seeking a fulfilling career opportunity? Look no further! Hana Industries, Inc. is actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Armed Protective Security Officers at the Social Security Administration Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. About Us Hana Industries is a reputable professional services company specializing in serving federal government and military clients.
With strong partnerships in the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and the commercial services industry nationwide, we have established a stellar reputation for excellence. Position Summary The Protective Security Officer (PSO) provides armed security services in support of Social Security Administration (SSA) facilities. PSOs protect employees, visitors, facilities, and Government property through access control, screening, patrol, emergency response, Security Control Center operations, credentialing, and enforcement of established security procedures and Post Orders.
Specific duties vary based on assigned post and facility. Duties include, but are not limited to: Maintain thorough knowledge of and perform all duties in accordance with assigned Post Orders, contract requirements, and SSA security procedures. Maintain alertness and readiness while on duty and provide appropriate pass-down information to relieving officers. Perform access control, visitor processing, personnel/package screening, vehicle inspections, and patrol functions in accordance with Post Orders.
Operate security equipment and systems, including x-ray machines, metal detectors, surveillance systems, electronic access controls, alarms, radios, active barriers, and other assigned equipment. Monitor facilities and security systems; identify and respond to suspicious persons, activities, security violations, alarms, emergencies, and safety concerns. Conduct interior and exterior patrols and inspect doors, gates, parking areas, security equipment, and other physical security safeguards.
Respond to emergencies and incidents, assist employees and visitors, coordinate with first responders, and perform CPR/AED, First Aid, and other emergency-response functions as trained. May perform Security Control Center duties, including monitoring alarms and surveillance systems, dispatching officers, maintaining operational logs, preparing incident reports, and making required notifications. May perform credentialing and visitor management functions, including issuing and tracking badges, credentials, access cards, keys, and parking passes using SSA-designated systems.
Operate SSA security and access-control systems, including PAM, PSIM, VSS/ESS, LENEL, and other Government systems, as assigned and trained. Safeguard Government keys, credentials, security information, equipment, and other sensitive assets. Maintain accurate reports, logs, records, and other required documentation. Provide professional assistance and direction to employees, visitors, contractors, and the public.
Participate in required training, drills, exercises, and security-related activities. Perform Access Control and Screening functions for the Loading Dock at the National Support Center, as needed. Perform other security-related duties consistent with the assigned post, Post Orders, contract requirements, and direction of authorized Government or Contractor personnel. Finally, as a member of our Company, we expect that you will do your best to promote our Company values of integrity, teamwork, diversity, high ethical standards, and genuine care for our employees.
What You Bring Experience and Training -Proven experience, training, and knowledge working as a professional security officer Responsibility – Understands the seriousness of carrying a weapon and acts with caution and accountability at all times. Alertness – Maintains high situational awareness and is quick to notice and respond to