Description

Under limited supervision from the Security Lieutenant, officers provide protection of work site, personnel and assets from events such as assault, theft, vandalism, harassment, and other disruptive incidents.

*This is a rotational position working night shift (6:00PM - 6:00AM), two weeks on / two weeks off, 12-hour shifts (8 hours straight, 4 hours OT).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write in the English language.

High school diploma or GED.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Law Enforcement, Military Police, or Private Security.

Certified as an Emergency Trauma Technician or ability to gain certification within 120 days of hire .

Certified by State of Alaska as an Armed Security Officer or ability to gain certification upon hire .

Completion of Defensive Driving class or ability to complete within 30 days of hire .

Ability to complete firearms training program that exceeds State Statutory standard for Armed Guard Licensing upon hire.

May not have any criminal convictions other than minor traffic violations.

Possess current and valid Alaska Drivers' License. May not have more than three (3) moving violations in the previous three (3) years, any upheld suspension or revocation of license within the previous five (5) years and may not have a conviction for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the previous five (5) years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide protection of work sites, personnel and assets from such events as assault, theft, vandalism, harassment, and other disruptive events.

Control access of personnel, materials and equipment to and within the work sites.

Perform security patrols of worksites.

Respond to general alarms, power outages, broken water/power lines, suspicious activity or security breaches of any kind.

Make an arrest if necessary, using handcuffs.

From a variety of body positions, load, unload, aim and fire handguns, under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards.

Perform searches of people, vehicles, vessels, buildings, and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, and walking over uneven terrain for long periods of time.

Confront suspicious persons, assess intentions, and take action as appropriate.

Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas as well as directing traffic.

Understand and employ appropriate safety measures working in close proximity to high voltage electricity and/or highly flammable/caustic materials (natural gas, diesel, ammonia, glycol).

Gather information in investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of all participants and witnesses. Reproduce the results of those investigations into written form so as to clearly and accurately reflect the information obtained.

Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action when there is a reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used and to what degree.

Maintain composure and control of the situation while enduring verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of people encountered in an antagonistic environment.

Operate a motor vehicle during both the day and night; in urban and rural setting, in urban congested traffic or remote settings and in hazardous road conditions caused by factors such as rain, snow, sleet, ice, fog, smoke, and dirt roads.

Conduct visual surveillance for extended periods of time.

Observe, recall, and distinguish characteristics of persons, suspects, automobiles, location, property, etc. to include colors, shapes, sizes, height, weight, abnormalities, changes or differences since last observed, and other distinguishing characteristics.

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.

BENEFITS

Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short-term disability insurance. Full-time regular employees are provided access to our employee assistance program. Benefits begin on the date of hire.

Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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Denali Universal Services (DUS)

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