Security Officer, Probationary
Posted on: 4 Aug 2025
Las Vegas, NV
Job Description
Amentum is seeking a Probationary Security Officer out of Las Vegas, NV to provide static perimeter security and roving security patrols for security project. Actively support and uphold stated vision, mission, and values. Position is represented by a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Compensation:
HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $22.31; Hourly rate set by CBA.
Benefits:
Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and parental leave.
This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: Please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com
Essential Responsibilities:
Perform the day-to-day protective security functions as specified in daily post and detail orders
Carries and operates weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from the detail leader or shift leader
Guard security site against damage, fire, theft, trespassing, illegal entry, exit, and unlawful attacks.
Patrol premise to ensure site is properly secured.
Verification and identification of employees and other persons entering the site.
Inspect and properly store equipment.
Develop incident reports of attacks, damage, theft, or unusual occurrences. Investigate disturbances and in the event of an emergency maintain order and safety of the occupants of the site.
Understands, acknowledges, and follows as appropriate the Chain of Command.
Be able to identify personal and work-related problems of his/her Guard Force under his/her command at an early stage to avoid any operational impact.
Act in accordance with the company Ethics Program
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Must have previous security experience. Probationary service time is 1-180 Days.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must have the ability to obtain a DOD Top Secret security clearance with a counterintelligence polygraph. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a DOD Top Secret security clearance with a counterintelligence polygraph.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate company practices with executives, clients, and employees.
Must comply with AFI 31-117, Arming and Use of Force by Air Force Personnel.
Must have valid driver's license.
Must be fluent in speaking and writing the English Language.
Must qualify with contract required weapons systems.
Pass a detailed medical evaluation.
Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation at a frequency as required by contract.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong written and oral presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organization skills
Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
Strong initiative
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
Must be able to meet the physical requirements dictated by project requirements. Ability to work in harsh working conditions, outdoors, and/or in extreme temperatures. Must be available to work outside the normal schedule if the need arises. Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds and carry heavy objects routinely. Ability to climb, crawl, crouch, bend, stand for long periods, reach above shoulder level, extend arms at awkward angles, lift, and carry objects. Must be able to be alert for shifts of at least eight (8) hours.
Amentum
Germantown, MD
Amentum supports the most critical missions of government and commercial organizations world wide.
Amentum is a premier global government and private-sector partner whose experience, passion and purpose drive mission success. We operate, serve, maintain, protect and support the most discerning and critical programs in Nuclear & Environment, Mission Support & Sustainment, Threat Mitigation, Mission Assurance, Strategic Capabilities Engineering in Critical Infrastructures, Facilities, and Ranges here and abroad. Amentum’s culture of safety, operational excellence, and ethics was formed throughout our 116-year heritage and sharpened by our unrelenting dedication to the customer’s mission.
At Amentum, we stand for operational excellence at every facet of the mission. It’s not about just getting the job done, but about empowering missions to accomplish results and positive outcomes for our customers.
With unrelenting dedication, we also support secure supply chains that take advantage of the most appropriate technology while being driven by people that have lived with the outcomes as opposed to just working in them. We also maintain and operate facilities and equipment that enables mission, doing it in ways that extend the useful lifespans while updating it to face modern challenges.
No matter the mission, with Amentum, mission excellence is achieved. See some of our project highlights below:
Although Amentum is new, our heritage dates back to the early 20th Century, with roots in iconic American companies. We honed our reputation throughout the Golden Age of Innovation, establishing deep relationships with customers in the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Energy.
In more recent years, we became a preeminent government contractor as URS and later joined with the world’s premier integrated infrastructure company, AECOM. We honed our values of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong sense of safety and integrity.
On Feb. 1, 2020, Amentum was born. Preserving our culture of excellence and commitment to safety and ethical business, Amentum remains a trusted partner to U.S. federal government agencies, allied governments and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we are more than 20,000 professionals in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories working together to ensure the success of our customers’ most vital missions.
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