Protective Security Officer

Job overview

The Protective Security Officer role is onsite in Morgantown, WV, at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory. The posting describes an initial rate of $19.55 per hour during a 90-day probationary period, increasing to $25.88 per hour afterward, plus applicable differentials and health-and-welfare pay. The role supports a federal government security contract. The officer helps protect the facility by monitoring access, responding to emergencies, and carrying out assigned security duties while unarmed. The position requires meeting federal contract standards, maintaining credentials and clearances, and working in varied conditions, including low light and inclement weather.

What you'll do

• Perform unarmed physical-security duties
• work alone when assigned
• respond to emergencies
• open and close secured gates and access points
• walk, stand, and sit for extended periods
• apply handcuffs when required
• work in low-light and inclement-weather conditions
• complete electronic reports and use security systems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

protective security officer

unarmed security

federal contract

facility security

morgantown wv

vision quest solutions

$19.55/hour probation

$25.88/hour after probation

shift differential

paid training

uniforms provided

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid mandatory training
• uniforms and equipment provided
• $5.25 per hour health-and-welfare pay for up to 40 hours worked per week.

Why this role

The posting specifies paid mandatory training, provided uniforms and equipment, a $0.50-per-hour differential for hours worked from 1500 through 0700, and $5.25 per hour in health-and-welfare pay for up to 40 hours weekly.

About the employer

Vision Quest Solutions Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Guards and Patrol Services. Sector: 56.