Security Police Officer/GPO

Summary The Security Police Officer/GPO is an armed officer, whose primary duties may include but are not limited to: first response to emergencies; enforcing federal law and assimilated state law; conducting mobile patrols, inspections and searches; conducting traffic enforcement and traffic investigations; initiating an arrest and transporting persons; perform protective service work such as guarding NASA owned or leased buildings and property; protecting NASA equipment and material; controlling access to NASA installations by employees, visitors, and residents; and other duties as assigned. The SPO is armed with a side arm, shotgun, or other weapons as required. This position specifically supports the Government Publishing Office building. Responsibilities Required to follow all company personnel and safety policies and perform all assigned duties in a safe work manner.  Will arrive at work in proper uniform and carrying needed, issued equipment.  Will be required to exercise force up to and including deadly force.  Will participate in Guard Mount, receive assigned post, and copy any extra instructions.  Will carry out general and special orders for post assigned.  Will communicate via radio, telephone and orally according to orders.  Required to interact and escort as required with public and government personnel.  Will provide access control, traffic control and conduct walking and motorized armed security functions.  Will be responsible for cleanliness of uniform and equipment assigned.  Will follow applicable standard operating procedures and NASA regulations pertaining to security of weapons, buildings, personnel, NASA property and equipment.  Will conduct personnel, vehicular, building, & facility checks and package & parcel inspections.  Must be able to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays if needed.  Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum High School Diploma or GED.  Must be at least 21 years of age.  Preferred: 3 years’ experience as a full time employee of a civilian law enforcement agency, military police, or government or civilian security guard organization or minimum of three years military experience Have no record or history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture.  Must be able to meet and maintain certifications/requirements as stated by the site.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.