Lieutenant

Bering Straits Native Corp•Cincinnati, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC (BSPS) provides global logistics, training, and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. The company became ISO 9001 certified in February 2022 through the Performance Review Institute, in recognition of its quality management systems and commitment to continual improvement. The Lieutenant position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Lieutenant performs security operations and supervises and provides oversight for CDC Ohio staff on duty during the shift. Duties include conducting patrols and guard functions, responding to alarms and incidents, supporting emergency preparedness, managing identification and visitor operations, and assisting with scheduling, hiring, payroll, reporting, and policy development. The role requires maintaining situational awareness and meeting security, screening, training, licensing, and physical fitness standards. Applicants will be notified by email or phone within ten business days regarding application status. The work may involve inclement weather, prolonged standing, sitting, and walking, office work with computer exposure, and emergency situations. Employees must maintain mental alertness and situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. A mandatory annual medical physical is required to ensure fitness for duty, and physical efficiency qualifications must be maintained annually. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications. Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience.
Be at least 21 years old.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Have reliable transportation and a current state driver’s license with a low-risk driving history.
Hold a security guard license for the state of application and be able to obtain or possess any applicable security guard or weapons permit required.
Pass a background check covering the last 10 years, a pre-employment drug screening, and any required government background checks; participate in random drug testing.
Pass a physical fitness test, complete required training, and pass examinations; meet or exceed the 25th percentile on the Physical Efficiency Battery and requalify annually.
Pass government-required training, including biannual firearms qualifications, expandable baton training every three years, and First Aid/CPR/AED certification every two years, as well as other assigned training.
Have no previous private investigator or security guard license revocation or denial in any state; meet the stated legal, criminal-history, and suitability criteria for security personnel.
Hold a Position of Trust and meet CDC security program suitability requirements, including verification of employment, education, residences, military service if applicable, criminal convictions, citizenship, credit history, and driving record.
Be literate in English sufficiently to speak, read, and understand regulations and training materials and to write complete, accurate, understandable reports.
Have basic knowledge of computerized access control and video monitoring systems.
Maintain constant mental alertness and situational awareness and meet the medical surveillance program requirement, including an annual medical physical.
Demonstrate knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows, relevant technologies, customer service, data privacy and confidentiality, communication, time management, problem-solving, teamwork, and attention to detail.
If applicable to the contract, obtain and maintain required clearance levels and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine checks of locations during assigned rounds, adjust schedules for unusual conditions, and document deviations.
Perform guard duties, including testing and monitoring fire alarms and electronic security systems and participating in emergency evacuation plans.
Notify the Security Operations Center, and emergency services when necessary, of emergencies or incidents affecting Government interests.
Report equipment malfunctions and potential fire hazards promptly.
Follow procedures for lost and found items and attempt to return property to its rightful owners.
Participate in quarterly emergency exercises, document and review performance, and demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures.
Issue identification cards and badges and manage visitor center operations.
Assist with traffic operations and conduct rover foot patrols, responding to alarms and incidents and providing assistance as needed.
Assist in scheduling officers for day-to-day operations, training events, and additional coverage.
Review incident and daily reports for accuracy, consistency, and readability.
Conduct hiring of new officers, handle payroll, and create policies to better fulfill the mission and required duties.
Supervise and provide oversight for CDC Ohio staff on duty during the shift.