Protective Services Officer I, Part-time Weekends (Ft. Detrick) - Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research

Protective Services Officer I, Part-time Weekends (Ft. Detrick)

Job ID: req4119
Employee Type: nonexempt part-time
Division: Environment, Health & Safety
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.  The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION        

The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and the National Cancer Institute at Frederick provide comprehensive professional EHS services to employees working in general offices, industrial shops, experimental research laboratories, and animal care environments. Work is performed within the offices of the EHS Directorate and on multiple campuses in various customer locations.

Security and Emergency Services (SES) provides 24/7 security coverage for the NCI-Frederick campus, the Vaccine Pilot Plant, and the Advanced Technology Research Facility.

This position is part-time, 24 hours a weekend (Saturday-Sunday) and may work the following schedules: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, or midnight to 12:30 p.m.  

The start date for this position is January 2025.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform periodic inspection of grounds and facilities and document same using established procedures.
• Control access to facilities through the use of the access control system.
• Respond to scientific alarms and requests for assistance, e.g., building let in, personal escort, spill response, emergency response, etc.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of surroundings for possible health and safety standards including the monitoring of site cameras.
• Monitor systems and activity to include alarms, let in’s, camera monitoring.
• Administer the visitor management process.
• Monitor the building automation system (BAS) and log issues in a timely manner per established procedures.
• Complete log entries for issues and responses in a timely manner and in compliance with established procedures.
• Interact with internal and external customers and in a customer focus manner.
• Interact with peers and colleagues in a professional manner in the completion of daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Conduct routine checks of various equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, AED’s, lights) per established procedures.
• Comply with all established SES procedures in the completion of daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Adhere to schedule requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of a high school diploma.
• No work experience required with a high school diploma. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to provide strong customer service in a collegial manner.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts as needed.
• Ability to attend and complete trainings, e.g., hazardous waste, CPR/First Aid, security awareness.
• Familiarity with and ability to use portable devices such as an iPad, handheld radios.
• Ability to complete data entry.
• Ability to interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner, verbally or in writing.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service in the completion of key responsibilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.

Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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