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Alarm Monitor

On-site

The Cogar Group Ltd
Investigation and Physical Security Services • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about The Cogar Group Ltdexternal

$25 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Overview
The COGAR Group Ltd. (COGAR) is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and a successful graduate of the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program in May of 2016. COGAR was founded in 2005 by a retired U.S. Army Warrant Officer with an impressive 40 years of senior management expertise within various strategic and military organizations worldwide. COGAR specializes in providing facilities management, armed and unarmed physical security, personnel security, escort services, access control and consulting services to the Federal Government and large corporations nationwide. COGAR is equipped to resolve complex problems in a variety of program management areas, including; risk assessment, physical security, facilities management, and personnel management (www.thecogargroup.com).
Job Details
US Army Aviation Technology Office (ATO)
Alarm Monitor $25.00 Hourly + Health & Welfare Benefits
Minimum Qualifications / Conditions of Employment
• At least 21 years of age; high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years of experience in security operations, facility monitoring, or security surveillance.
• SECRET security clearance (interim or final) and ability to maintain required facility access, badges, and CACs.
• Pass pre-performance drug test and criminal background check; participate in required random drug testing.
• English literacy sufficient to understand procedures and prepare complete written logs/reports.
• Ability to perform interior and exterior access-control duties, including vehicle processing/inspection when required by local procedures.
• Complete all Government-required security, OPSEC, antiterrorism, access, privacy, acceptable-use, and local-procedure training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Visitor Access Control Point Monitor verifies identity and access, greets and processes visitors, provides temporary badges in accordance with local procedures, escorts personnel needing temporary access to restricted areas, logs activity, and supports professional telephone routing when required. The role emphasizes courteous, efficient visitor processing and continuous access-point coverage.
The Facility Monitor provides continuous control-room monitoring of intrusion detection and video surveillance systems. Facility Monitors are interchangeable and must maintain situational awareness, recognize system conditions, respond promptly to alarms and events, document actions, and notify appropriate Government/security personnel.
The Entry Control Point Monitor controls access at designated entry points by greeting personnel, inspecting badges, verifying identity and authorization, denying and documenting unauthorized access, and monitoring/logging vehicles when required by local procedures. The ECPM maintains continuous coverage and promptly notifies designated Government/security personnel of irregular or emergency events.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The COGAR Group Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Education Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED

Additional Information / Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K/403b Plan
  • Short Term Disability
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Life Insurance

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