Security Officer: BP Cherry Point Refinery

DUS Website•Cherry Point, WA

11h•$20•Onsite

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. WORK SCHEDULE Security Officers currently work a 12-hour rotational shift schedule consisting of 1 week on / 1 week off (7 days/week). A base pay period (2-weeks) earns 64 regular hours, combined with 20 hours of additional overtime pay . There are times when employees may be asked to work on days that would ordinarily be their scheduled days off. These additional pay opportunities include scheduled refinery turnaround periods and covering open shifts when needed.

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