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title: Protective Security Officer at Chenega Corporation
description: Chenega Corporation is hiring for the Protective Security Officer role in Washington,
  VA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-10-01T02:15:23Z
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|---|---|
| **Company** | Chenega Corporation |
| **Location** | Washington, VA |
| **Salary** | $26.48/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 30, 2026 |
## Description

**Summary**  

We're seeking disciplined, professional, and mission-focused individuals who are committed to protecting people, facilities, and critical government assets. Successful candidates will possess strong judgment, exceptional situational awareness, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic security environment.

**Responsibilities**  

- Protect federal personnel, visitors, facilities, government property, and sensitive assets from unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, sabotage, and other security threats.
- Maintain a visible security presence and serve as a deterrent to criminal activity and security violations.
- Control access to facilities, restricted areas, and government property by verifying credentials, identification, and authorization status.
- Conduct personnel, vehicle, package, parcel, and facility inspections in accordance with established procedures and security requirements.
- Perform armed security patrols on foot and by vehicle to identify safety hazards, suspicious activity, and security vulnerabilities.
- Monitor and enforce access control procedures, security regulations, and facility policies.
- Respond to alarms, emergencies, medical incidents, and security-related events in a timely and professional manner.
- Coordinate and communicate with law enforcement, emergency responders, government personnel, and security leadership during incidents and emergencies.
- Exercise force, up to and including deadly force, when authorized and necessary in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, training, and use-of-force policies.
- Participate in Guard Mount activities and receive daily briefings, operational updates, and post assignments.
- Carry out general and special orders applicable to assigned posts and operational responsibilities.
- Prepare detailed incident reports, daily activity logs, witness statements, and other required documentation.
- Operate radios, telephones, security systems, access control equipment, and other communications devices.
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**  

*Minimum Qualifications*:

- Successfully pass background and drug screening.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Active **Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Armed Security Officer Registration**
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently, including the ability to interpret written directives, post orders, procedures, and training materials.
- Graduate of a recognized Federal, State, Local, Military Law Enforcement, Military Police, Security Forces, Corrections, or Physical Security Training Academy.
- Ability to successfully complete and maintain all contract-required training and certifications.

*Preferred Qualifications:*  

- Three (3) or more years of experience protecting federal facilities, critical infrastructure, military installations, or high-security environments. 

- Active Secret Security Clearance. 

- Prior military police, security forces, corrections, federal protective services, or law enforcement experience. 

- CPR, AED, and First Aid certification. 

*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*

- Knowledge of physical security principles, force protection measures, access control procedures, and protective security operations.
- Ability to maintain situational awareness and quickly assess potential threats, hazards, and suspicious activities.
- Strong understanding of security protocols, post orders, emergency response procedures, and use-of-force policies.
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and decisive in stressful, rapidly changing, or emergency situations.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make appropriate decisions while protecting personnel, facilities, and government assets

**Estimated Salary/Wage**  

USD $26.48/Hr.
## Skills

- Alarm Systems
- Force Protection
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Facility Inspection
- Emergency Response
- First Aid Certification
- Post Orders (Security)
- Security Operations
- Protective Services
- Secret Security Clearance
- Legal Use-of-force
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
- Incident Reporting
- Two-Way Radio Communication
- Vulnerability Assessments
- English
- Leadership
- Situational Awareness
- Communication
- Physical Security

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/protective-security-officer-at-chenega-corporation-01a0f538-6836-7e1d-a192-2d6bea2b0560?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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