Security Officer: BP Cherry Point Refinery

Denali Universal Services • Cherry Point, WA

78d • $20

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Security Sergeant, Security Officers provide protection of work sites, personnel, and assets from events such as trespassing, unauthorized entry, and other disruptive incidents. Performing access control is a core function of this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) or able to obtain
• State of Washington Security Officer license or able to obtain
• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend the English language and apply written and verbal policies/procedures
• This position requires open availability for days, nights, weekends, or holidays due to a rotating schedule

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years working in law enforcement or fire service (paid or volunteer), military police, corrections, or a private security company

Responsibilities

• Conducts vehicle and foot patrols
• Responds to incidents, calls for assistance, or requests
• Observe, recall, and distinguish characteristics of persons, suspects, vehicles, locations, or property
• Perform searches of people, vehicles, vessels, buildings, and large outdoor areas
• Conduct visual surveillance for extended periods of time
• Observes and confronts suspicious persons, assess intentions, and takes action as appropriate
• Effectively and coherently initiates communication or responds using a two-way radio or telephone
• Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills when communicating with people
• Comprehend, evaluate, and correctly respond to information received
• Gather information for investigations by interviewing and obtaining verbal or written statements of all participants and witnesses
• Reduce the results of investigative findings into written form so as to clearly and accurately reflect the information obtained
• Read, comprehend, and employ policies and procedures
• Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action to be taken during changing situations
• Maintain composure and control when encountering a hostile person or situation
• Safely operate a motor vehicle during both day and night, in a variety of settings, environments, and varying weather conditions
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and situational awareness in a safe manner
• Willingness to perform other's duties, as required
• Willingness to work at various locations or posts, as required

Benefits

• Starting pay of $20.06/hour, plus additional for all overtime hours
• Health insurance (medical/dental/vision)
• Life insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Short-term disability through Colonial Life
• Access to employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees