Jobs in Burien, WA

About the role

The Security Officer position at an FAA Facility is responsible for providing physical security and safeguarding FAA employees, facilities, U.S. Government property and assets from loss, theft, damage, unauthorized use, criminal acts, espionage, sabotage and terrorism.

What you'll bring

• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, stair climbing, and stooping up to twelve (12) hours either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime.
• Outdoor posts may require an individual to withstand extreme heat, humidity, cold, and/or severe weather (e.g., snow, sleet, rain, hail, wind).
• Frequent contact with general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center.
• Required to requiring an ability to speak clearly and distinctly
• meet and deal with the public in a positive manner
• exercise sound judgement
• remain calm and maintain poised and self-control under stressful situations (e.g., confrontations with angry, distraught, disturbed, or violent persons).
• Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or relieving bladder/bowels.
• Ability to remain alert for up to twelve (12) hours with the ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations.
• Use of senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch) is necessary to discern unusual or dangerous situations.
• Ability to use post security equipment, e.g. (metal detectors, X-rays, CCTV, computerized security system, etc.).
• Ability to use handcuffs, baton, O.C. and assigned weapon) at any time while on duty.