Security Officer

About the Role

Under general supervision from the Security Lieutenant, responsible for providing customer service to the Laboratory by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities on a 24 hours/day, 7 days/week environment. This is a collective bargaining agreement position.

What your day-to-day as a Security Officer at Fermilab will look like

• Patrol property on foot and/or vehicle, securing personnel, assets, buildings, gates, and perimeter in all weather conditions; reporting any hazardous conditions, equipment malfunctions, or building alarms.
• Guard site access points, permitting or refusing entry based upon Fermilab Site Access policy, Post Orders, and/or Policy & Procedures, performing vehicle inspections for prohibited articles, issuing passes, and greeting personnel in a prompt, courteous and professional manner in all weather conditions.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls; follows guidance in accordance with established procedures/policies.
• Complete case reports on property loss, property damage, personnel incidents, vehicle accidents, etc.
• Communicate with the Security Operations Center and/or security staff via two-way radio or telephone.
• Maintain officer activity reports and completes patrol round assignments as directed.
• Keep informed of current and applicable Fermi Security and Fire Department policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Comply with Department (DOE) directives and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to ensure adherence to all applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct equipment and vehicle checks and reports/logs deficiencies to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess 20-hour Basic Security Training certificate and IL PERC card.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Use of two-way public safety radios, strong verbal, and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office), report writing.

Work Arrangement

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.
• The work schedule typically consists of 40 hours per week, starting at 12:00am on Monday and ending at 11:59pm on Sunday, with occasional overtime, hold overs, or early starts as needed based on operational requirements. Shift preferences (Day/Afternoon/Midnight) will be considered upon completion of the probationary period, but not a guarantee during employment.