Sergeant

Bering Straits Native Corp•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is hiring a Sergeant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Sergeant supervises and provides oversight for CDC Pennsylvania staff on duty during the shift and performs security operations at designated facilities. The role includes routine patrols and inspections, emergency response, visitor and access-control duties, traffic assistance, incident documentation, and support for emergency exercises. Shift work; the schedule will be determined during the interview. The stated wage is $25.48 per hour. Applicants must hold a Position of Trust and a security guard license for the applicable state. Candidates must pass a CDC-administered background check, drug screening, physical fitness test, required training, and examination. The position requires a valid state driver’s license, reliable transportation, English literacy sufficient to understand orders and write reports, computer proficiency, and the ability to meet annual medical and physical fitness requirements. Employees must maintain situational awareness and may work in varied environments, including inclement weather, emergency situations, and office settings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience.
Be at least 21 years old.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Hold a security guard license for the applicable state and be able to obtain or possess applicable security guard or weapons permits as necessary.
Hold a Position of Trust and pass a CDC-administered background check, including checks of employment and education history, residences, military service if applicable, criminal convictions, credit, and driving history.
Pass pre-employment drug screening and be subject to random drug testing; the stated program tests 25% of the workforce quarterly.
Have no disqualifying license revocations or denials, court declaration of incompetence, specified criminal convictions, prohibited security-business conduct, or other listed disqualifying history.
Have a valid state driver’s license and a low-risk motor vehicle driving history; maintain reliable transportation.
Be able to speak, read, and understand English and write complete, accurate, understandable, and legible reports.
Have basic knowledge of computerized access-control and video-monitoring systems.
Be proficient with computer applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrate attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills, customer-service ability, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
Pass a physical fitness test, complete required training, and pass examinations.
Pass government-required training, including bi-annual firearms qualifications, expandable baton qualification every three years, and First Aid/CPR/AED certification every two years, as well as other assigned training.
Meet or exceed the 25th percentile on the Physical Efficiency Battery and requalify annually.
Meet and maintain the medical surveillance program requirement, including an annual medical physical to establish fitness for duty.
Maintain constant mental alertness and situational awareness.
If applicable to the contract, obtain and maintain required clearance levels and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Nice To Haves

Baton certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Handcuffing certification.
Two or more years of verifiable security or related work experience, or two or more years of honorable military service.
Two or more years of verifiable supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Make routine checks of offices, laboratories, corridors, parking lots, storage sites, and other locations during rounds and tours.
Authorize deviations from established schedules when unusual conditions or circumstances occur and document the reasons in the guard’s tour report.
Perform designated guard functions, including testing, monitoring, and responding to fire alarms and electronic security systems, monitoring closed-circuit television, and participating in evacuation and access/egress services.
Notify the Security Operations Center and, when directed, police and fire departments about emergencies or unusual occurrences affecting Government interests.
Turn off unnecessary lights; close windows; open, close, and secure doors; check safes, vaults, cabinets, and security doors when possible; and report discrepancies.
Check for machinery or equipment malfunctions indicated by alarms, unusual noises, or odors, and report potential fire hazards.
Follow Post Orders for lost and found property, record recovered property, attempt to return it to its owner, and turn unclaimed property over to the Visitor Control Center after 24 hours.
Participate in quarterly emergency exercises and document the exercises and after-action reviews.
Issue permanent and temporary identification cards or badges and complete the functions necessary to provide photo identification to authorized employees, contractors, service personnel, and visitors.
Conduct visitor center operations, including issuing badges, maintaining visitor records, and operating X-ray machines and metal detectors.
Assist with traffic operations to control traffic flow on the properties.
Conduct interior and exterior rover foot patrols; respond to alarms; answer service calls; document crimes, security violations, and incidents; provide emergency first aid and escorts; assist with evacuations; man vehicle checkpoints; and conduct inspections.
Supervise and provide oversight for CDC Pennsylvania staff on duty during the shift.