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Security Lieutenant

We Are:

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

We are strategic risk takers, innovators, and collaborators. We are engineers, scientists, technicians, administrative professionals. We are 1,800 employees advancing knowledge for the benefit of humankind. Fermilab has been at the forefront of particle physics for more than 40 years. We build world-leading accelerators and detectors to conduct some of the most advanced particle physics experiments possible. We collect and analyze the data from those experiments with some of the most powerful computers in the world. We conduct this research on a 6,800-acre prairie, 35 miles outside Chicago, a treasure that has been designated a National Environmental Research Park.

Under general supervision from the Security Supervisor, responsible for providing customer service to the Laboratory by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities on a 24 hours/day, 7 days/week environment.

You Will:

Supervise all aspects of shift duties performed by a Fermilab security officer.
Monitor all security posts for compliance with published post orders and perform (2) regular post checks per shift of each beat.
Conduct Shift Briefings to include the following: uniform Inspection, review required documents (CPR & 1st Aid Card, DL, PERC, Safety Card, Fermi ID Badge), issue equipment (Binoculars, iPhone, Keys, Security Patrol Scanner), assign officers to posts, review Security Supervisor’s Pass-On Log, review Lieutenant’s Pass-On Log, review Monthly Training Topic.
Assist with beat coverage, as necessary, while the beat officer is on one-half hour lunch break, out of area to fuel the vehicle or otherwise not on designated post.
Patrol property on foot and/or vehicle, securing personnel, assets, buildings, gates, and perimeter in all weather conditions; reporting any hazardous conditions, equipment malfunctions, or building alarms.
Guard site access points, permitting or refusing entry based upon Fermilab Site Access policy, Post Orders, and/or Policy & Procedures, performing vehicle inspections for prohibited articles, issuing passes, and greeting personnel in a prompt, courteous and professional manner in all weather conditions.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls; follows guidance in accordance with established procedures/policies.
Complete case reports on property loss, property damage, personnel incidents, vehicle accidents, etc.
Communicate with the Security Operations Center and/or security staff via two-way radio or telephone.
Maintain officer activity reports and completes patrol round assignments as directed.
Keep informed of current and applicable Fermi Security and Fire Department policies, procedures, and protocols.
Conduct equipment and vehicle checks and reports/logs deficiencies to supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Abide by and responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

We Are Looking For:

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must possess 20-hour Basic Security Training certificate and IL PERC card.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Use of two-way public safety radios, strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills (MS Office), report writing and the ability to pass a health physical and psychological screening.
Contributes effectively within a diverse workforce and upholds Fermilab’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to supervise Officer staff.

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is essential to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factor.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab and FRA requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here:

https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf

If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

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