Armed Security Guard - Ketchikan - APSI

Ahtna•Ketchikan, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Armed Security Guard performs fixed-post, mobile, and foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and taking actions consistent with established post orders, facility rules, guidelines, and protocols. The role may involve prolonged work in austere or uncomfortable conditions, including inclement weather, and requires duties such as walking, standing, searching, surveillance, and sitting. Rotating shifts, days, and times are scheduled to meet contract requirements; night and weekend work is required. The position requires access to government facilities or installations. The Government may deny or revoke that access for reasons related to misconduct or security. If access is denied or revoked, the employment relationship will end because the minimum job requirements can no longer be met. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendents, and Spouses receive preference in all phases of employment, pursuant to applicable law.

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.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Must pass a criminal background screen, drug test, and physical exam.
Must have access to the government facilities or installations specific to the position; access is a mandatory minimum job requirement.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling or operating objects, tools, or controls, reaching, and occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and lifting or moving 10 to 100 pounds.
Required specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

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 in accordance with post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols.
Monitor alarms, radio traffic, and other information sources; dispatch or inform others as authorized and needed.
Report and appropriately address alarms, requests for assistance, and criminal acts, including vandalism, theft, unauthorized entry, suspicious behavior, violence, threats, vehicle violations, illegal drug use, and improper 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 passing onto or off the client facility.
Escort individuals or vehicles in accordance with established procedures.
Use portable radios, phones, and other communication devices according to established rules.
Monitor APSI and client equipment, guard against loss or damage, and promptly report any such loss or damage.
Log Property Pass numbers for authorized property and equipment movements.
Secure government property, detain personnel as applicable, and report unauthorized property or equipment removal.
Conduct regular patrols and inspections of buildings and facilities.
Issue required 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 in accordance with established procedures and access lists.
Monitor facility equipment and utility systems and report deficiencies to personnel responsible for repairs.
Conduct random surveillance of buildings and fence lines to detect unauthorized or inappropriate activity, breaches, or unauthorized removal of government property.
Provide additional security support for scheduled events during or after duty hours and for unscheduled emergencies, as requested by a supervisor.
Maintain activity logs and administrative documents as required by contract.
Contact, assist, and cooperate with local, state, or federal law enforcement; locate, retain, and protect necessary evidence; and testify in judicial or administrative proceedings as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.