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We go where others won't, taking on some of the biggest public health challenges to protect and enhance millions of lives, and create a better, more secure world.Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect and enhance life. JOB SUMMARY The role of the Sr. Protective Services Officer is to ensure and maintain the safety and security of all company personnel, visitors, property and assets. This is done through proactive patrols of Emergent property and monitoring of computer systems including but not limited to building management, access control, fire detection CCTV, and visitor management. The Senior Protective Services Officer is also responsible for acting in a capacity to mentor and/or train other officers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct protective surveillance of all security systems. This will include cameras, fence alarms, fire alarms, key access, card access, etc.
• Review and process log reports, similar documents and provide proper follow-up & documentation to any alarms or deficiencies
• Stay current on any changes or additions to SOP's associated with the health, safety and security related to the company
• Evaluate hazardous or dangerous situations and take appropriate action to protect the safety of Emergent personnel/ visitors
• Provide proactive campus patrols of all areas of Emergent property; to include buildings, parking lots, etc. Conduct periodic patrols of parking areas and buildings when time permits
• Responsible for the consistent enforcement of all safety, security and company policies
• Enforce company rules and regulations on property, which includes consistency in contact with violators of company policy and procedures
• Maintain building security by inspecting doors, windows, gates, etc. to determine that they are secure and functioning properly
• Completion of daily physical security and protective service audits
• Employ a variety of proactive patrol techniques and strategies to ensure the safety and security of all Emergent-affiliated persons and property. Patrols to include but are not limited to: building perimeter(s), property, grounds, parking lots, exterior & interior of buildings, etc.
• Daily review of all departmental memos to ensure awareness of procedures, policy changes, etc.
• Monitor all in-coming foot and/or vehicle traffic and correctly log all pertinent information on daily log and make sure all logs are turned in at the end of every shift
• Utilize self-initiated methods to identify and reduce Emergent's exposure to internal & external risks and threats
• Coach and mentor less senior Protective Services Officers
• Provides visual and physical security, while posted at the security outpost (when applicable)
• Display strong observational and organizational skills in performing duties in a professional manner
• Act as a key facilitator in promoting the department's client-centered public safety approach. Assist and provide escort services to employees, contractors and visitors, as necessary
• Investigate and file reports of security and safety concerns involving any security related issues, building structures, grounds, and parking areas
• May perform security training at sites
• Be punctual and properly groomed & dressed when reporting for duty. Follow departmental guidelines relating to the before mentioned
• Properly maintains departmental issued equipment and uniforms
• Responsible to follow the "chain of command". Know and follow proper office policy
• Be consistent and fair in the enforcement of departmental and company policies. Be proactive rather than reactive in approach to duties
• Display the ability to exerci