$2,500 Sign On Bonus.
Come join a company where what you do makes a difference. For over 50 years, Danbury Mission Technologies, located in Danbury, CT has forged groundbreaking technologies that have pushed the limits of physics, engineered the impossible, and provided actionable intelligence to keep our Armed Forces and nation safe. We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a safer place. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Security Associate. The schedule is 11:00 pm – 7:0 am. Overtime beyond 40 hours s required and will involve weekend work. Generous shift differential included. Active security clearance (minimum DoD) is required.
The Security Associate plays a pivotal role in protecting the physical security of the facility by controlling entry and access and ensuring all DoD, Customer, and company regulations are adhered to.
Specific Requirements:
In this position, you will be responsible to:
- Check badges of employees and contractors as they enter and leave the facility
- Verify authorization of visitors to enter the facility
- Ensure that visitors complete appropriate form(s) for access, issue proper badges to visitors, inspect visitors’ hand-carried items for classified material, company property, or prohibited items, and verify authorization of persons to carry property in or out of the facility
- Deal with customers in a polite and professional manner
- Keep detailed records and perform other related security tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or other designated representative
- Conduct exterior perimeter checks of building
- Provide coverage for company functions during and after business hours
- Conduct traffic control and vehicle inspections
- Respond and react to emergency situations, i.e., building evacuations, employee injury/illness.
Education/Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Connecticut Guard Card is desired
Experience/Qualifications:
- 0-2 years prior security guard experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- Current Department of Defense Security Clearance is required
- The ability to obtain additional security clearances beyond DoD as required by the needs of the business.
- In support of clearance requirements, US citizenship is required
We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees. We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits.
In compliance with company policy, all newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated prior to beginning employment and must provide proof of full vaccination. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) prior to beginning employment.
