Armed Security Guard

This armed position is under the direct supervision of the Manager for assigned high profile site and performs a variety of security-related duties. In this position, you will observe and report activities and incidents at assigned locations, providing for the security and safety of client property, visitors, and personnel. As an armed officer, you may respond to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force level up to and including armed response as dictated by the situation and protocol. Additionally, you will assist in preserving order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises; control access to client site and facility through the admittance process; responsive in all situations; monitors entrances and exits and acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry. Some assignments may patrol assigned site on foot or in vehicle, checks for unsafe conditions such as hazards, unlocked doors, and security violations; protects evidence or scenes of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; prepares logs or reports as requested. May be exposed to stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Control access to client site or facility through the admittance process; preclude unauthorized access and the conversion, theft or intentional destruction of physical assets; assist visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry; screen visitors and client employees; Respond to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force level up to and including armed response; maintain proficiency in use of assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons; Provide courteous, respectful, pleasant interaction with client employees and visitors; present a good image of the client and its security department; Communicate openly, honestly and responsively; provide authorized information about the site and surrounding area; Monitor entrances and exits; act to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; control entrances, movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operate a gate and examine vehicle contents; monitor remote entrances using closed circuit television; operate remote access devices; direct persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property; Patrol assigned site on foot or in vehicle; check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspect buildings and grounds; Protect evidence or scene of incident; set up barriers and signage; provide direction or information to others; Prepare logs or reports; write or type reports or enter information in a computer; inspect security control logs; Observe and report incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities; Respond to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents following procedures; Carry out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned site

Requirements

Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for armed security work and specific protective device and weapons qualifications; Must be able to meet and continue to meet certification requirements for Basic Life Support CPR/AED and First Aid from American Heart Association or the American Red Cross; Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures; Ability to see, hear, speak, and write clearly; Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports; Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; Ability to be an effective team member; Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances; Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization; Good organizational skills; Ability to provide high quality customer service; Courteous telephone manner; Good interpersonal skills; Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently; Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department; Must undergo and meet company standards for background checks, controlled substance testing, may need to meet physical examination requirements per assignment and behavioral selection survey, in addition to mandatory licensing requirements; Be at least 21 years of age; High school diploma / GED; Speak English fluently, read and comprehend written English, and compose coherent written reports in English; Have a minimum of two (2) years of Armed Security / Law Enforcement experience OR two (2) years of honorable service with the US Armed Forces; Ability to pass contract required medical exam, physical exertion test, and operate a firearm with the required level of accuracy; Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions; May be required to work overtime without advance notice; Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for up to 12 hours per day and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain; Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling; Ability to respond to emergency situations that may include pursuit, detaining and engaging individuals, frequent lifting and/or occasional lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds; Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus; May be required to use vehicle in the performance of duties; May be exposed to inclement weather or required to work in environments or under conditions that require use of protective gear; Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others

Nice to have

U.S. citizenship preferred; Preference given to Calista shareholders and their descendants, to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act