Full-Time

Armed Security Officer

Deadline 9/2/27
Chenega

Chenega

1,001-5,000 employees

Defense, intelligence, and federal staffing services

Compensation Overview

$29.47/hr

Cheltenham, MD, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Associate's

Category
Security & Protective Services (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
CPR
First Aid
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • The candidate must be at least 21 years of age.
  • The candidate must have two years of service in the United States Armed Forces, including Reserve or National Guard service; or a combination of two years of military service and physical security experience as an armed or unarmed security officer; or an Associate's degree in Security, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or a related field; or successful completion of a police officer basic training academy.
  • The candidate must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • The candidate must successfully pass required background screening requirements.
  • The candidate must have knowledge of physical security, force protection, and access control principles.
  • The candidate must be able to respond calmly and effectively during emergencies and high-stress situations.
  • The candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • The candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
  • The candidate must be able to operate computers, radios, vehicles, and standard office equipment.
  • The candidate must have observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • The candidate must be able to prepare accurate reports and maintain required documentation.
  • The candidate must be able to interact professionally with personnel at all organizational levels.
  • The candidate must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
  • Provide armed security services in support of government facilities, personnel, and assets.
  • Perform access control and traffic control functions in accordance with established procedures.
  • Conduct walking and motorized patrol operations to detect and deter security threats.
  • Respond to alarms, emergencies, incidents, and other security-related events.
  • Conduct personnel, vehicle, building, and facility inspections.
  • Perform package, parcel, and property inspections as required.
  • Monitor activity and identify suspicious behavior, security violations, or safety concerns.
  • Document incidents, observations, and security-related activities in required reports and logs.
  • Interact professionally with employees, visitors, contractors, and government personnel.
  • Maintain assigned equipment, uniforms, and operational readiness standards.
  • Support emergency response and incident management activities.
  • Work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and special events when required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior armed security, military, law enforcement, or force protection experience.
  • Experience supporting federal government or Department of Homeland Security contracts.
  • Experience conducting access control, patrol, and emergency response operations.
  • Experience operating security systems, communications equipment, or surveillance technology.
  • CPR, First Aid, or other security-related certifications.

Chenega is a government services contractor that supplies staffing and support services for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers, plus commercial clients. It operates across the United States, its territories, and several countries, tapping wide opportunities in government contracting. Its offerings center on staffing and mission support through various contracts, delivering qualified personnel and services to meet client needs. Unlike many industry players, Chenega is rooted in an Alaska Native village corporation, which shapes its ownership and community-focused approach while competing in a broad national market. The company’s goal is to help government and commercial customers execute their missions by providing reliable, professional personnel and services under contract.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Anchorage, Alaska

Founded

1974

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Chenega Naswik won a $6.4 million FBI Academy contract starting May 2026.
  • DHS awarded Chenega Naswik a $78.6 million PSO task order in June 2026.
  • SecuriGence received a $121.5 million DARPA modification in June 2026, extending the program.

What critics are saying

  • Chenega Naswik graduates 8(a) in July 2030, weakening recompete leverage.
  • Workforce fell 1.3% in 2026, signaling softer hiring momentum.
  • Kalantari class action against Chenega Global Protection started in 2025, risking wage liability.

What makes Chenega unique

  • Chenega combines ANC status with federal security and cyber capabilities.
  • SecuriGence acquisition expanded MIOS into systems engineering and cloud support.
  • Chenega repeatedly wins complex federal guard contracts across FBI, DHS, and NASA.

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Company News

ExecutiveBiz
May 21st, 2026
Chenega subsidiary awarded contract for security services at FBI Academy.

Chenega subsidiary awarded contract for security services at FBI Academy. * Chenega Naswik International has received a $6.4 million contract to provide security services for the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia * CNI President David Pine said the award is a source of pride for the company and a key component of its law enforcement agency business line * The contract has a 5-year period of performance which begins this May Chenega Corporation subsidiary Chenega Naswik International will work to provide the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy in Quantico, Virginia, with security services 24/7 under a new, competitively awarded contract. What is the Scope of the FBI Academy Contract? Chenega told ExecutiveBiz on Wednesday that the security services required under the contract include access control, visitor screening and visitor badge processing. The contract has a performance period of 5 years and is worth $6.4 million. Work begins May 2026. Commenting on the award, CNI President David Pine said, "The Chenega team is proud to have been awarded this contract once again and continue its partnership with the FBI's Training Division." "Supporting the FBI Academy is an important component of Chenega's law enforcement agency business line which includes projects with the United States Secret Service James J. Rowley Training Center, DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers and the NASA Protective Services Training Academy," Pine added. What other security services contracts has CNI secured in 2026? The contract with the FBI Academy is CNI's latest security services award from U.S. government customers this year. In late March, the Chenega subsidiary announced having secured an $8.5 million contract to continue its role of supporting force protection operations at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Humphreys Engineer Center in Alexandria, Virginia. CNI had delivered similar services since 2023, and with the contract, the company would continue providing support through September 2030. And in early March, CNI secured a five-year, $78.6 million task order from the Department of Homeland Security via its FPS Acquisition Division multiple award contract for protective security officer services. The award called for the provision of access control, patrol support and other armed security guard services at IRS headquarters in Washington, D.C., and the IRS New Carrollton Center in Lanham, Maryland. Work on the contract is expected to start in June and run through May 2031.

GovCon Wire
Mar 13th, 2025
Anna Cometa Joins Chenega as Corporate Counsel

Anna Cometa joins Chenega as corporate counsel.

ExecutiveGov
Sep 26th, 2024
Chenega & CyberSheath Pass JVSA Validation With Perfect Score

Chenega Corporation has collaborated with CyberSheath to pass a Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment-or JSVA-validation with a perfect score of 110.

FOCUS Investment Banking
Jun 7th, 2024
Chenega Corp Acquires SecuriGence LLC

FOCUS Investment Banking announced that Chenega Corporation has acquired SecuriGence LLC. Chenega, an Alaska Native village corporation, supports defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers. FOCUS has been a buyside advisor for Chenega, identifying quality companies for acquisition. SecuriGence, known for its exceptional service to the Defense and Intel communities, will enhance Chenega's MIOS division. Chenega's leadership praised SecuriGence's technical capabilities and cultural alignment.

FOCUS Investment Banking
Jun 7th, 2024
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Chenega Corporation in its Acquisition of SecuriGence LLC

Washington, DC (June 7, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a […]