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Shields Point LLC is seeking Full-Time Armed Security Guards for the U.S. Department of Transportation contract located at the U.S. DOT HQ in Washington, DC

Observe and report activities and incidents at assigned locations, providing for the security and safety of client property, visitors, and personnel. Oversee access control, visitor processing, screening, patrols, preserving order, enforce regulations, respond to alarms, check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unsecured locations, security violations and emergency responses, maintaining a secure environment for employees and visitors. Monitor entrances and exits and act to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry.

Protect evidence or scenes of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations. Ability to follow established procedures and policies. Post orders to include enforcement of client/company rules, policies, and/or regulations.

Includes no personal cellular device or eating while on post. Be responsive in all situations. Ability to perform essential functions of the position may include long periods of walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to 12 hours per shift, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime without reasonable accommodations.

Outdoor posts may require the ability to withstand extreme heat, humidity, cold, and severe weather (i.e. snow, sleet, rain, hail, wind) for up to four hours without shelter. Prepare logs or reports as requested

Ability to analyze and produce courses of action reporting and escalate issues to management in typical and crisis situations. Ability to provide professional Customer Service. Possess and maintain all necessary permits, CPR and first aid certifications, credentials, etc., as required by the contract or by local or state law

Excellent attention to detail, good verbal and written communications, including legible report writing. Ability to work independently or as part of a small group to resolve urgent issues, process orientated with high attention to detail and triage a problem quickly providing precise/clear information while working under minimum supervision. Ability to use computers and Microsoft office (Excel, Word, etc.), monitor security cameras, and send and receive email using MS Outlook.Must be a U.S

Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident of United States Must be a minimum of 21 years of age Maintain an active Public Trust Tier 2 Security Clearance. Received a High School diploma, or received a GED, or shows HS graduation/equivalent education. Meet one of the following requirements, two years in United States Armed Services/any combination of two years of experience in Armed Security and with Military experience/ Associate's Degree or higher/completed police officer basic academy/ or three years of experience as an Armed Security Guard Must successfully complete all training, medical exams, physical abilities tests, and drug screenings when required.

Maintain the requirements of the Lautenberg Amendment Fluent in speaking, reading, comprehending and writing English due to nature of the position. A "Standardized Literacy Test" which measures, an individual's written and verbal understanding of the English language must be administered prior to employment. Possession of social security card.

Preferred Qualifications or Skills Previous Law Enforcement, Security Guard experience Firearms/Gun/OC/Baton/Security Guard Basic Training/Screener Training NWDTP Certifications CPR/First Aid/AED Pay rate: $39.60 per hourMust be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident of United States Must be a minimum of 21 years of age Maintain an active Public Trust Tier 2 Security Clearance. Received a High School diploma, or received a GED, or shows HS graduation/equivalent education

Meet one of the following requirements, two years in United States Armed Services/any combination of two years of experience in Armed Security and with Military experience/ Associate's Degree or higher/completed police officer basic academy/ or three years of experience as an Armed Security Guard Must successfully complete all training, medical exams, physical abilities tests, and drug screenings when required. Maintain the requirements of the Lautenberg Amendment Fluent in speaking, reading, comprehending and writing English due to nature of the position. A "Standardized Literacy Test" which measures, an individual's written and verbal understanding of the English language must be administered prior to employment.

Possession of social security card. Preferred Qualifications or Skills Previous Law Enforcement, Security Guard experience Firearms/Gun/OC/Baton/Security Guard Basic Training/Screener Training NWDTP Certifications CPR/First Aid/AED Pay rate: $39.60 per hour.