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

Defense Consulting Services•Lackland AFB, TX

35d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, on-call floater position responsible for monitoring security systems and providing information services at JBSA-Lackland and Randolph AFB. The role involves operating and monitoring various security systems including electromagnetic door locks, door contact switches, duress alarms, CCTV, and access control systems. The Security Specialist will also handle telephone calls, use radio and intercom systems for communication, maintain security logs, and report any security threats or incidents. This position acts as a focal point for information 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, at minimum, Access Control System, Genetech, and Microsoft Programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Shall be capable of sitting for an extended period of time during the course of their 8-hour shift, but are able to get up and move about within the area.
CP shall be capable of bending, reaching, and lifting a minimum of 30 pounds to move and retrieve records or equipment, and may require prolonged walking and or standing.
Personnel must be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner and demonstrate a calm demeanor during high-stress situations.

Nice To Haves

Initial training for security systems will be provided by a company representative.
The contractor will be responsible to train any new CP thereafter.

Responsibilities

Monitor all electromagnetic door locks, door contact switches, duress alarms and answer all telephone calls within the HARPS/Information Desk Control Area.
Monitor the 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 the Facility Management staff and/or the base installation Security Forces on any alarm or police response situations.
Monitor operations and status of overall security network for the MTF from the centralized console.
Operate HARPS/Information Desk intercom system master station at the console 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 when appropriate.
Maintain up to date roster of on-call and emergency contact personnel for required areas.
Report to an appropriate authority (DCS Supervisors, Security Forces, and Facility Managers) any information or circumstances, which may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.
Maintain Chronology of Events, Access Control logs and Alarm Reports at all times.
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 and the liaison on these issues to the facility management office.