Job Details

Security Captain

Amentum is seeking a Security Captain for the Las Vegas, NV area. Primary Function: The Security Captain leads, manages, and oversees all physical security operations, ensuring the successful development, implementation, and continuous oversight of a comprehensive security program. This includes directing security supervisors, personnel, managing resources and equipment, overseeing training, and establishing critical operational procedures to safeguard assets and personnel. The Security Captain actively supports and upholds the Company's stated vision, mission, and values.

Essential Functions

• Direct, lead, and mentor security personnel, fostering a culture of professionalism, high morale, continuous improvement, and strict adherence to established standards of conduct and discipline.
• Direct, lead, mentor, and manage an effective supervisory team to exceed contractual standards.
• Exemplify the highest level of professional leadership command and control in emergency situations, as applicable.
• Determine work priorities, schedule assignments, and oversee daily operations to ensure mission success.
• Collaborate with applicable stakeholders and ensure the department meets and exceeds contractual performance requirements. Expected to hold accountability and provide timely solutions when problems/failures occur.
• Responsible for monthly surveillance reports on employee performance and provide annual performance ratings.

Operational Oversight & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with all contractual requirements, company policies, procedures, standards, and applicable Air Force regulations (i.e., AFI 31-117).
• Manage and enforce all physical security measures, including access control, asset protection, and safety protocols.
• Enforce a proactive safety culture, ensuring strict adherence to all weapons, vehicles, and ground safety standards and regulations
• Maintain proper accountability, maintenance, of all assigned security equipment, property, and controlled assets (i.e., vehicles, supply/ammunition storage, keys).
• Ensure all security force personnel are properly trained, equipped, and prepared to effectively perform assigned duties.
• Responsible for ensuring contractual performance meets fiscal constraints, and provides cost savings, or avoidances as applicable.

Incident Management & Response

• Oversee, direct, and ensure effective response and execution for all security incidents, safeguarding personnel, property, and assets.
• Provide timely and accurate notification and reporting of all security incidents to senior leadership.

Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Develop, prepare, and revise essential security documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Operating Instructions (OIs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and Training Plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely record management systems pertaining to all security operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of daily/weekly timecards, adhering to all established company policies
• Perform qualitative reviews and corrections of all security reports/incidents and forms prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Responsible for timely monthly submittals on contractual performance.

Communication & Employee Engagement

• Conduct daily briefings to communicate operational directives, threat assessments, and heightened security requirements.
• Maintain consistent and effective communication with subordinate personnel, identifying and resolving operational issues, and ensuring overall effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Act as Amentum's primary security representative, providing briefings to customers/clients and supporting business development opportunities as required.

Additional Duties

• Perform additional duties or assignments as directed by management in support of contractual obligations.

Mandatory Job Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of proven supervisory experience in a security leadership role, such as: Law Enforcement, Military (E-6 equivalent or higher), Private Security Organization/Contractor.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in the planning, evaluation, analysis, and implementation of multiple security programs, including but not limited to personnel protection, emergency response, and guard force management.
• Ability to effectively convey critical security information, policies, and procedures to diverse audiences, including executives, clients, and employees, ensuring understanding and compliance
• Must comply with AFI 31-117, Arming and Use of Force by Air Force Personnel, 17 March 2015.
• Possess a valid U.S Driver's License.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive medical evaluation.
• Ability to meet and maintain all physical requirements as dictated by project demands.
• Ability to pass and maintain a detailed background investigation as required by contract.
• If prior military, Honorable Discharge is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal & written communication skills.
• Displayed, demonstrated, or proven ability to deliver impactful presentations and briefings to diverse audiences.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to excel independently and as part of a team.
• Strong initiative and proactive approach.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.