Security Specialist/HARPS Guard I - PT On Call Floater hours

Defense Consulting Services•Lackland AFB, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist/HARPS Guard I is a part-time, on-call floater position responsible for monitoring security systems, alarms, and communications within the HARPS/Information Desk Control Area at JBSA-Lackland and Randolph AFB. This role involves operating access control systems, CCTV, radio, and intercom systems, as well as maintaining security logs and responding to security incidents. The specialist will act as an information focal point for medical groups, personnel, patients, and visitors regarding resource protection activities.

Requirements

12 months of experience as an alarm monitor or dispatcher, either in the military or civilian sector, within the last 3 years.
Must be able to use Access Control System, Genetech, and Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Capable of sitting for an extended period of time during an 8-hour shift.
Able to get up and move about within the area.
Capable of bending, reaching, and lifting a minimum of 30 pounds to move and retrieve records or equipment.
May require prolonged walking and/or standing.
Must be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
Must demonstrate a calm demeanor during high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

Monitor all electromagnetic door locks, door contact switches, duress alarms, and answer all telephone calls within the HARPS/Information Desk Control Area.
Monitor Identipass, Genetech, and Premisys access control systems.
Operate, observe, and evaluate CCTVs within the HARPS/Information Desk Control Area.
Use the Government-provided radio system to notify Facility Management staff and/or base installation Security Forces on any alarm or police response situations.
Monitor operations and status of the overall security network for the MTF from the centralized console.
Operate HARPS/Information Desk intercom system master station to communicate with entry/exit points or incident locations.
Utilize overhead paging system to notify personnel of emergency codes and alarms.
Operate video recorder and playback at the request of Facility Management personnel.
Maintain security log and activate control devices for interior and exterior doors.
Receive transfer calls from designated wing agencies and take messages or forward calls to appropriate agencies.
Report and initiate an action report log on any emergency situation and provide comprehensive information to responding agencies and Facility Management staff.
Maintain up-to-date roster of on-call and emergency contact personnel for required areas.
Report any information or circumstances that may pose a threat to security to the appropriate authority.
Maintain Chronology of Events, Access Control logs, and Alarm Reports.
Perform and document physical checks of assigned buildings, rooms, and areas when electronic systems are degraded.
Perform manual fire watch procedures when fire alarm systems are down.
Perform checks of controlled areas such as pharmacies when Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are degraded.
Act as the information focal point for all medical groups' personnel, patients, and visitors on all resource protection activities.
Serve as the liaison on resource protection issues to the facility management office.