About Vision Quest Solutions Inc.

Vision Quest Solutions is a Native American & Veteran owned & operated risk management / risk mitigation company that offers customized security solutions. We are a “boutique” security company that offers our clientele, customized, performance based service, as opposed to a volume specific business model. At Vision Quest, you are always treated like you are our only customer. Every project is deemed a priority and handled as such. Thank you for taking the time to experience a small sampling of the Vision Quest difference.

Position Description

The Security Officer is primarily responsible to perform protective service work such as

guarding DOE/NETL buildings and property, protecting DOE/NETL equipment and

material, and controlling access to DOE/NETL installations by employees, visitors, and

other contractors. The Security Officer will respond to emergencies, enforce DOE/NETL

regulations, and conduct crowd, parking, and traffic control, inspections, and perimeter

and internal access control. is primarily responsible to ensure that contractual obligations

are met during respective shifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions of this position.

• Follow all company personnel and safety policies and perform all assigned duties in
• a safe work manner.
• Arrive at work in proper uniform and carrying needed, issued equipment.
• Carry out general and special orders for post assigned.
• Interact and escort as required with public and government personnel.
• Provide access control, traffic control and deter & report unauthorized entry to the
• installation.
• Maintain accountability, cleanliness and serviceability of uniform and equipment
• assigned.
• Will conduct personnel, vehicular, building, & facility checks and package & parcel
• inspections.
• Work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,

and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Requirements for Security Officers include a high school diploma or GED, and

compliance with all applicable state and local qualification and licensing requirements

prior to coming on duty and maintained throughout employment at NETL.

• Computer Skills
• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word
• processing, spreadsheets, database, (such as: MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Clearance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be 25 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the Act 235 certification.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive medical exam in accordance with 10 CFR
• 1046 Subpart B Appendix A.
• Must be able to meet and pass the basic training requirements as outlined in DOE regulation 473.3.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following

competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and

analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group

problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and

grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to

read and interpret written information.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works

with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for

additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and

their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats

others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts

responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid

conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound

decisions based on that data.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk

or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel

and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or

balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or

move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions

of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will occasionally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with

frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

During visits to areas for training operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot

weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic

chemicals, and loud noise.