Security Associate – 2nd shift full_time

Position Overview (Summary/Objective):

This position is for a Security Associate at our Danbury, CT manufacturing facility. The Security Associate plays a pivotal role the Physical Security of the facility, protecting our facility by controlling entry, access, and ensuring all DoD, Customer, and Company security regulations are adhered to. You will be reporting to the Physical Security Manager of Danbury and working closely with all levels of personnel throughout the enterprise.

This is a 2^nd shift position and offers a 10% shift differential for hours worked on the 2^nd shift.  The standard schedule is 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm.  Hires who already hold a security clearance will spend the first 3-4 weeks on first shift for training purposes.  Hires who do not hold a clearance will remain on first shift until their interim clearance comes through which could take up to 12 months.

This position requires you to be on-site in our Danbury, CT plant five days a week.  Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and alternate shifts as needed to support the needs of the business

Responsibilities:

• 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 and employees 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 0-2 years prior security guard experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance as well as other security clearance requirements as dictated by the Company.   US citizenship is a requirement to obtain/maintain a clearance.

Pay Range:  $18 – $23/hour (higher end for already cleared candidates)

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Location:

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment as well as throughout the manufacturing floor. While performance the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to read, listen to an interpret instructions. Job requires a substantial amount of walking throughout a large facility as well as periods of sitting and visually monitoring the facility. Employee may be required to wear PPE when going into certain manufacturing areas. Job also requires driving around the perimeter of the facility to ensure the security of the campus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. The form contained in this link will provide insight into the information the government requests as part of the clearance process. https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.