Security Guard - Full Time Swing Shift

Job ID: 2320

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking applicants for a Full Time Security Guard. This position is for Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. This position is manned 24/7, 365 days a year, which will require working all holidays, and occasionally filling in for weekday/weekend coverage as needed. The selected candidate will staff the Visitor Center, conduct security patrols, respond to alarms and emergencies, monitor CCTV systems, and maintain the security of the SDL campus. The candidate must be punctual and reliable, able to work alone, walk across uneven surfaces, climb stairs, and tolerate adverse weather conditions.

The Space Dynamics Laboratory, a University Affiliated Research Center, has been developing innovative technologies and solutions for cutting-edge DoD and intelligence programs for over six decades. Our expertise is in space and airborne IR, VIS, UV, and RF sensors, small satellite technologies, test and calibration, cybersecurity, data visualization and assurance, and ground stations.

Responsibilities include:

• Greets and assists visitors
• Checks in/out visitors and issues visitor badges
• Updates visit log daily, scans and attaches check-in form to the visit log
• Answers phones
• Monitors CCTV
• Issues parking permits
• Ensures security protocol is followed
• Conducts security patrols
• Alarm response
• Follows emergency response procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen
• Current Security Clearance is preferred, or must be attainable within a reasonable amount of time
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information     
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with a wide range of internal and external customers
• Punctual – must be on time and dependable
• Excellent customer service skills, must be professional and have a friendly demeanor
• Computer experience, Microsoft Office software, and various office equipment
• Excellent verbal, written, and professional communication skills
• Ability to work independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Exceptional observation and decision-making skills 
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Demonstrate organizational skills
• Demonstrate adaptability and stress management skills
• Possess time and task management skills
• Ability to walk long distances in the dark, in adverse weather conditions, and climbing stairs
• Ability to work extended hours, or covering other shifts during the week/weekend as needed 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of S2 access control software
• Working knowledge of Milestone Software, CCTV systems
• Experience programming and issuing security badges
• Experience performing foot patrols and alarm/emergency response

SDL Benefits:

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Generous annual, sick, and holiday paid leave
• A variety of inexpensive-premium, high-quality health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Generous employer retirement contribution (Up to 14.2% of annual gross earnings)
• Discounted USU tuition of 50% for employees and dependents
• Access to USU facilities and USU staff privileges