Watchforce Guard I

ORAU•Oak Ridge, TN

13d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Watchforce Guard I provides an unarmed physical security presence on ORAU’s Oak Ridge campuses in support of Safeguards & Security. The role protects security interests, employee and contractor safety, and life and property through active patrols, surveillance, alarm response, and escorts for personnel during hours of darkness. Guards assess security concerns and alarm activations and may also support performance tests, physical access control, policy and procedure revisions, visitor escorts, and facility and weather assessments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of job-related experience; higher education above the minimum may count toward additional experience.
At least one year of experience enforcing policies or procedures in law enforcement, a public- or private-sector organization, or a similar setting.
Background must not preclude obtaining a security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance.
Current, valid Tennessee driver’s license with no major traffic violations.
Ability to operate a government-owned vehicle safely.
Must have or be able to obtain a State of Tennessee Unarmed Security Guard License.
Ability to walk through all facilities at least twice per shift, approximately five or more miles per shift.
Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer to access email, complete browser-based reports, and obtain information for routine tasks.
Ability to assess situations and determine risks to oneself or others.
Ability to document identified issues and corrective actions in incident reports.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts for seven consecutive shifts; this may occasionally include more than 10 consecutive shifts. The current schedule is seven days on and seven days off.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of security systems and equipment in a business environment.

Responsibilities

Provide surveillance at ORAU/ORISE facilities to detect and report theft, vandalism, fire, equipment malfunction, alarm activation, and unauthorized persons; notify the appropriate authority when incidents occur.
Check exterior doors, windows, gates, and locks to ensure they are secure.
Check controlled areas, including Limited Areas, Material Balance Areas, and sensitive equipment storage areas, to ensure they are secure.
Perform closing procedures and guard checks for controlled areas.
Respond to and assess intrusion alarms and other alarms or alerts.
Investigate suspicious vehicles or persons on ORAU/ORISE sites.
Escort unauthorized persons from the site and advise trespassers.
Contact local police for assistance as necessary.
Contact on-call maintenance personnel when building, facility, or equipment repairs or emergency alarm support are needed.
Prepare special incident reports documenting relevant details of incidents and maintenance items requiring attention.
Conduct limited-scope performance tests, including badge checks, searches of hand-carried items, security equipment testing, and key inventories.
Implement additional measures when security conditions are heightened.
Conduct walkthroughs of all facilities at least twice each shift.
Use a company-issued iPhone for communications and alerts.

Benefits

Group health insurance, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement plan contribution matching.
Disability insurance.
Group life insurance.
Travel Accident Insurance.
Section 125 reimbursement accounts.
Other voluntary employee-paid benefits and insurance offerings.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks.
Occupational Health and Wellness Programs.
Employee Assistance Program.