Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Plant Protection Officer - Security Officer to join our team in Rocket Center, West Virginia just outside of Cumberland, Maryland. The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment.
For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL have supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies.
Pay Scale:
Entry Level Pay: $18.00 Progression to Top Rate $29.07
Position Summary:
Security provides 24/7 Plant Protection Security coverage consisting of 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts
Perform Employee and Visitor Access control
Enforce Conditions of Entry to the Government Facility
Issue employee and visitor security badges
Conduct badge inspections
Conduct Department of Defense Security Inspections
Enforce all Department of Defense and site-specific Safety and Security policies
Must be able to clearly communicate and provide directions to personnel
Monitor Security Cameras, Fire alarm System, Answer Telephone
Activate proper Plant Alarms, Initiating proper notification during plant emergencies and alarms
Maintain accountability of key control/issue as required by DoD/AAE
Provide medical treatment for all medical emergencies on the facility
Provide emergency fire response and be able to implement firefighting tactics
Respond to investigation of smoke, trespassers, strange vehicles, conducting patrols
Write accurate, detailed reports for medical and security incidents as required
Provide professional, courteous security services to all incoming customers, visitors and employees
Monitor cure bay and explosive operations and report malfunctions for corrective action
Provide traffic stops during explosives’ movements
Protect the Northrop Grumman facility and employees from sabotage, espionage, theft, Insider Threat, Active Threat
Basic Qualifications:
Must be Fire Fighter Certified and have current certifications.
High School Diploma or GED
Active, valid driver’s license.
Ability to achieve Firearms Qualification – rifle, handgun and shotgun - within 90 days of hiring.
Able to pass physician’s physical and perform duties of a fire brigade member in accordance with NFPA and OSHA standards.
Obtain and maintain an ATF EPQ.
Ability to participate in specialty teams; HAZWOPER, confined space rescue, as required.
Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is a prerequisite
Preferred Qualifications:
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
3 years of Fire Fighter active experience as volunteer or paid employee
Security, Law Enforcement or Military Background
2 years or more experience, preferably in a defense manufacturing environment
Security, Law Enforcement or Military Background
2 years or more experience, preferably in a defense manufacturing environment
This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.