Force Protection Officer

State of Oregon • Klamath Falls, OR

2d • $3,950 - $5,453 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. This position is a permanent full-time state position located at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The Oregon Military Department is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace. These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD.

Requirements

• An Associate degree in law enforcement.
• Eighteen months of armed law enforcement or security service experience which included: interpreting and applying security and public safety regulations, policies and procedures; interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects; and writing investigative reports of findings.
• Military training in a police occupation specialty may substitute for six months of experience.
• Candidates must complete a pre-employment psychological evaluation and drug screen prior to official job offer.
• Employees must obtain and keep a Department of Defense security clearance at the secret level.
• Maintain a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Candidates must complete a pre-employment psychological evaluation and drug screen prior to official job offer.
• To retain employment incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DOD SECRET security clearance and eligibility to obtain a USAF Restricted Area Badge.
• The Lautenberg Amendment requires NCIC checks at initial employment and on an annual basis thereafter.
• Incumbent shall not have been convicted of a felony crime that would show cause of concern if the individual performed law enforcement or security protection duties.
• Must certify JOB/TASK knowledge and performance on a yearly basis as required in accordance with Air Force Regulations or when substandard performance warrants special certification testing.
• Certifications must be accomplished within three attempts of loss of certification.
• Must certify on assigned duty weapon(s) upon initial employment and as required, thereafter incumbent must qualify with three (3) attempts.
• Incumbent must wear the Military Department Resource Protection uniform while in the performance of assigned duties as prescribed in the set grooming standards.
• Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM’s, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without a visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Eligible Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

Responsibilities

• Provide Resource Protection and Security services to the Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, to effectively secure and protect mission essential operational resources, State and Federal property and personnel assigned to host/tenant units.
• Incumbent enforces Federal, State, Air Force, Air National Guard and Kingsley Field regulations in order to preserve the peace, good order and discipline to protect life, limb and government property.
• Incumbent responds to hazardous materials incidents, fires or medical emergencies as outer perimeter security and evacuates personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage.
• 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
• Basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Learn new skills, Career Growth Opportunities, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree