Security Duty Officer

Description:

The SDO is responsible for maintaining the overall security posture of restricted areas to include classified and unclassified areas, ancillary buildings, and personnel movements and safety. The SDO reports directly to the Security Duty Officer Supervisor.
The position works closely with the Senior SDO to learn position requirements. The SDO may be required to act as the Senior SDO, providing required support at short notice.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of SOPs, Emergency Contact Procedures, and other regulations. Communicate security processes in a clear and professional manner in all interactions with facility employees.
- Conduct internal building and external security patrols focusing on facility security policies, operational security initiatives, personnel movement, proper storage of classified material, prohibited items, and adherence to applicable facility regulations.
- Monitor and respond to various alarms to include security alarms, fire alarms, and other emergency alarms. Act as emergency POC and first responder for a variety of on-site medical, fire, and security emergencies.
- Act as the main facility switchboard telephone operator answering and transferring calls in a prompt and professional manner. Monitor and operate the CCTV camera system, radio network, and pager system.
- Receive and accurately administer personnel access requests, including proximity badge access and individual key access. Conduct bag and parcel inspections for items entering and exiting secure areas.
- Receive and accurately process Security Incident Reports, Infraction Reports, and Self-Reports.
- Manage and maintain GSA safe, vault, high security lock inventory, and lock combinations.
- Collect and secure classified waste for destruction. Inspect incinerated classified waste to ensure complete destruction prior to disposal.
- Ensure, promote, and maintain health and safety practices/compliances at site and within the workplace.
- Any other reasonable duties as requested
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Essential
- Year 12 completion
Desirable
- GSA Authorised Safe & Vault Inspector certification
- Installation & Operation of the Kaba Mas X-10 certification (US Only)
TICKETS AND LICENCES
Minimum Essential
Manual Drivers Licence
- CPR or Advanced CPR
- AED Training
Desirable
- Occupational First Aid
- White Card (Construction Induction)
- Fire Extinguisher Training
- Reptile Relocation Training
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Minimum Essential
- Minimum 12 months previous experience in Government security, access control, CCTV operation, and/or customer service roles.
- 12 months successful prior experience in the Amentum Junior SDO role.
- Previous experience with shift work in an Operations Centre environment.
- Previous experience in Emergency Management as a first responder.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere too and comply with all site permit & safety procedures.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to change and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Positive outlook and willingness to collaborate with others to achieve business outcomes.
- Demonstrated customer focus.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the principles of workplace diversity and equity, and EH&S.
WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDS
- Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 10kgs, kneeling, standing and walking, routinely sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, and must be able to work under deadlines.
- The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT
It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will require a Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Department of Defense Security Clearance (Australian) or TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance w/ Poly.
STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS
All personnel assigned shall be:
- At least 18 years of age.
- Able to fluently read, write and speak English
EHS REQUIREMENT
All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the EHS Handbook, each person is responsible for:
- Completing work tasks in a safe manner
- Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager
- Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the EHS Handbook during the performance of their work
- Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to "STOP WORK" if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment
QUALITY REQUIREMENT
Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Program and carry out job activities in compliance with the Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE
Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to their job.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) and Labor Laws Posters (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MI5TC2kqOqsOBPMVfnZ32U) .