Armed Security Guard - Seattle - APSI

Ahtna•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Armed Security Guard performs fixed-post, mobile, and foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and following established post orders, facility rules, guidelines, and protocols. Duties may take place in austere or uncomfortable conditions, including inclement weather, and may involve prolonged periods of walking, standing, searching, surveillance, or sitting. The role protects government property and facility occupants by monitoring alarms and communications, screening people and vehicles, conducting inspections and patrols, responding to security incidents, monitoring access-control and RFID systems, and maintaining required logs and documents. The guard may assist law enforcement, preserve evidence, and testify in judicial or administrative proceedings. Access to designated government facilities is mandatory; denial or revocation of that access ends the employment relationship because the minimum job requirements can no longer be met. The position has rotating shifts, days, and times to meet contract requirements; night and weekend work is required. The stated pay rate is $27.15 per hour plus $5.75 per hour for health and welfare. Applicants must have a state-issued guard card before hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of security or civilian law-enforcement experience, or equivalent experience with the United States Armed Forces.
At least 1 year of work experience demonstrating the ability to follow directions, meet attendance requirements, and complete training necessary for state certification.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Ability to pass a criminal background screen, drug test, and physical examination.
State-issued guard card required before hire.
Access to the government facilities/installations associated with the position is mandatory and must be maintained.
Ability to work rotating shifts and scheduled nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR certification.
Prior experience with the Glock platform.
Proficiency in basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Keep supervisors and managers informed of unusual occurrences and important events according to post orders and applicable rules and protocols.
Monitor alarms, radio traffic, and other information sources; dispatch or notify others as authorized.
Report and appropriately address alarms, requests for assistance, criminal acts, suspicious behavior, violence, threats, vehicle violations, illegal drug use, and inappropriate use of facility or client property.
Stop, screen, question, and inspect vehicles and pedestrians entering or exiting the facility as directed.
Prevent prohibited articles from being brought into or removed from the client facility.
Escort individuals or vehicles according to established procedures.
Use portable radios, phones, and other communication devices appropriately and according to established rules.
Monitor APSI and client equipment, guard against loss or damage, and promptly report losses or damage.
Record Property Pass numbers for authorized property and equipment movements.
Protect government property, detain personnel as required, and report unauthorized removal of property or equipment.
Conduct regular patrols and inspections of buildings and facilities.
Issue vehicle passes to authorized personnel.
Monitor electronic access control and report violations.
Monitor RFID systems and respond to alarms indicating unauthorized removal of government property.
Grant authorized personnel access to areas during non-working hours according to procedures and access lists.
Monitor facility equipment and utility systems and report deficiencies to the personnel responsible for repairs.
Conduct random surveillance of buildings and fence lines to detect unauthorized or inappropriate activity, breaches, and unauthorized removal of government property.
Provide additional security support for scheduled events, including events during or after duty hours, and for unscheduled emergencies as requested by a supervisor.
Maintain activity logs and administrative documents required by contract.
Contact, assist, and cooperate with local, state, or federal law enforcement; locate, retain, and protect evidence; and testify when necessary in judicial or administrative proceedings.
Perform other duties as assigned.