Amentum has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Cleared American Guard (LCAG) to support a secure construction project in Okinawa, Japan .
The LCAG serves as the frontline supervisor and operational leader for assigned Cleared American Guard (CAG) personnel and is responsible for the successful execution of construction security operations. Working under the direction of the Site Security Program Manager (SSPM) and designated site security leadership, the LCAG provides leadership, supervision, and accountability while ensuring the security integrity of the construction site, Secure Storage Area (SSA), Secure Work Area (SWA), construction materials, equipment, and other controlled assets.
The LCAG is responsible for both mission accomplishment and the professional welfare of assigned personnel , including staffing and post coverage, operational readiness, personnel development, safety, performance, and consistent execution of established security requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead, supervise, and coordinate assigned CAG personnel in daily construction security operations.
Plan and manage staffing, post assignments, rotations, breaks, patrols, escorts, access-control activities, and other CAG responsibilities to maintain required security coverage.
Maintain personnel accountability and ensure assigned security posts and operational requirements remain appropriately staffed.
Conduct shift briefings to ensure personnel understand current construction activities, security requirements, post orders, prohibited items, special instructions, and emerging concerns.
Anticipate staffing, security, safety, and operational requirements and address potential issues before they affect mission accomplishment.
Monitor employee performance, conduct, attendance, readiness, and compliance while providing coaching, mentoring, and corrective guidance when required.
Train and develop newly assigned and less-experienced CAG personnel in access control, screening, patrol, escort, reporting, safety, and site-specific security procedures.
Maintain awareness of employee morale, fatigue, working conditions, and other factors that may affect personnel welfare, safety, or mission effectiveness.
Promote a professional, disciplined, and cohesive team environment and address personnel concerns or conflicts at the appropriate supervisory level.
Coordinate closely with the SSPM, CST personnel, construction representatives, and other security leadership to ensure continuity of security operations.
Take appropriate action within assigned authority and promptly elevate significant security, personnel, staffing, or safety concerns to the SSPM or designated site leadership.
Ensure CAG personnel comply with the Construction Security Plan (CSP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Special Instructions, post orders, and applicable U.S. Government security requirements.
Construction Security & Access Control
Lead and participate in access-control operations at designated pedestrian and vehicle entrances.
Perform and oversee screening and inspections of personnel, vehicles, equipment, tools, packages, materials, boxes, crates, and other items entering or exiting controlled construction areas.
Prevent unauthorized personnel from entering controlled areas and deny the introduction of prohibited materials, including unauthorized electronic devices, weapons, explosives, and other restricted items.
Maintain the security integrity of the construction site, SSA, SWA, construction materials, equipment, furniture, fixtures, and other controlled assets.
Control and monitor access to the SSA, SWA, and other restricted areas in accordance with approved procedures.
Conduct and supervise random inspections, security checks, and roving patrols to identify prohibited materials, unauthorized activities, security deficiencies, or suspicious conditions.
Conduct and coordinate personnel, vehicle, material, and equipment escorts as required.
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