Summary The Sergeant (SGT) is primarily responsible for ensuring that contractual obligations are met during respective shifts. The SGT is responsible for exercising leadership, maintaining high morale, and directing & inspecting the performance of security personnel assigned to the shift. This includes scheduling the shift work distribution and training, answering of Security Officer and Access Control Officer questions related to work, and solving shift problems with minimum supervision. The SGT is directly accountable to the Captain of Guards. The SGT may be armed with a side arm, shotgun, or other weapons as required. Responsibilities Required to follow all company personnel and safety policies, and perform all assigned duties in a safe work manner. Must have complete knowledge of the site, all buildings and facilities, post orders, emergency contact list, emergency procedures, special instructions and all post duties at the site as they relate to their respective shifts. Administers instructions to all security personnel assigned to their shift and assures that all officers assigned to their shift are familiar with the facility and their duties. Will also be certain that all officers assigned to their shift receive and understand new, changed, or special instructions. Accountable for the proper use and maintenance of all equipment used at the site by the officers assigned to the shift. Manages the staffing of posts during the shift in order to ensure complete coverage. This includes, but is not limited to, coverage for vacations, illness, and call-offs to mitigate over time. Will promptly notify the Chief of Security of any/all unusual or emergency situations according to post orders and company policy. Will ensure that officers assigned to their shift make timely and thorough logbook entries. The SS audits all logbook entries for completeness, accuracy and legibility. Prepares written reports for submission to the COS for all injuries involving security personnel assigned to the site. All reports concerning incidents compromising security such as thefts and break-ins, as well as all significant incidents involving security personnel will be submitted to the COS. Conducts unannounced inspections on their shift to assess assigned officer performance. Must be able to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays. Will be required to demonstrate continuing physical fitness and proficiency with firearms. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum High School Diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Supervisory experience preferably with a civilian police force, military police force, or civilian security guard organization. Successfully completed all training and have obtained all required permits, licenses, certifications, and security clearances for the site. Possess significant background, either through experience and/or education, in basic security guard procedures including supervision policies and procedures. Possess experience in making decisions affecting security personnel in accordance with policies & procedures Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license. Must speak, read, write, and understand the English language, apply written rules, detailed orders, instructions and training material. Be able to meet any Federal or Municipal requirements to work as an Armed Security Officer. Required to carry sidearm handgun and have the weapon sights “zeroed” before contract performance, and in subsequent option years (if exercised). Have no record or history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture during the previous five years. Have no felony convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual’s reliability including those crimes classified under the Lautenberg Act. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment. Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.