Armed Security Officer: Alyeska Pipeline (TAPS)

DUS Website•Anchorage, AK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Security Officers provide protection of work sites, personnel and assets from events such as assault, theft, vandalism, harassment, and other disruptive incidents along the Alyeska Pipeline. This position works a two weeks on / two weeks off rotation (only work half the year!). Room and board is provided, as is transportation between Anchorage/Fairbanks and the jobsite.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Minimum of one year of experience as an officer (or above) with a municipal, state or federal law enforcement agency, military police unit, corrections or private security company within the past five years
Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling, timekeeping (clocking in/out), shift communications, and time-off requests
As a condition of employment, must be able to successfully complete a criminal background investigation, driving record check, drug screen, and a post-offer physical/functional capacity exam.

Responsibilities

Make arrests if necessary, using handcuffs
From a variety of body positions, load, unload, aim and fire handguns, shotguns and other agency firearms
Perform searches of people, vehicles, vessels, buildings, and large outdoor areas
Confront suspicious persons, assess intentions, and take action as appropriate
Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters
Effectively and coherently communicate over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications
Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills when communicating with people
Gather information in investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of all participants and witnesses
Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action
Comprehend, evaluate, and correctly respond to oral information
Maintain composure and control of the situation
Operate a motor vehicle during both the day and night in a variety of settings and in varying weather condition
Conduct visual surveillance for extended periods of time