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Ahtna Engineering Services, LLC
Armed Security Guard - Astoria - APSI
Job Description
Summary Security Guard is able to perform a variety of fixed-post, mobile, or foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and making decisions and/or taking actions consistent with established post orders, facility rules, guidelines and protocols. Duties may include work in austere and uncomfortable conditions for prolonged periods of time, including periods of inclement weather, while performing walking, standing, searching, and surveillance or sitting duties essential to the performance of the security functions. The pay rate for this position is $19.71/hour + $5.09/hour H&W. Applicants must have a state-issued guard card. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Keep supervisors and managers informed of unusual occurrences and important events as detailed in post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols.
- Monitor alarms, radio traffic and other information sources. Dispatch or inform others as needed and authorized.
- Report and appropriately address fire alarms, burglary alarms, requests for assistance and criminal acts; including but not limited to: vandalism, theft, illegal entry or attempted entry, suspicious behavior, domestic or workplace violence, threats, speed or other vehicle violations, illegal drug use, inappropriate use of facility or client equipment or property.
- Stop, screen, inquire, and inspect vehicles and pedestrians entering and / or exiting the facility as directed by post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols.
- Prevent passage of prohibited articles onto or from client facility.
- Escort individuals or vehicles in accordance with post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines and protocols.
- Use portable radios, phones, or other communication devises appropriately and according to established rules.
- Monitor all APSI and client equipment; guard against loss or damage; report any such loss or damage immediately to a supervisor or manager.
- Log in Property Pass numbers for authorized property/equipment movements.
- Ensure the security of government property, detaining personnel, and reporting anyone involved with unauthorized property/equipment removal.
- Conduct regular patrols and inspections of buildings and facilities
- Issue required vehicle passes to authorize personnel.
- Monitor electronic access control and report violations
- Monitor radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems and respond to alarms indicating unauthorized removal of government property.
- Grant access to areas during non-working hours to authorized personnel in accordance with the established procedure and access lists.
- Monitor facility equipment and utility systems and report deficiencies to personnel responsible for repairs.
- Perform random surveillance of buildings for the detection of unauthorized or inappropriate activity.
- Perform random surveillance of fence line for breaches and the detection of unauthorized removal of government property, illegal or inappropriate activity.
- Provide additional security support for scheduled events that may occur during or after duty hours or for unscheduled emergencies as requested by supervisor
- Maintain activity logs and administrative documents as required by contract.
- Contact, assist, and cooperate with local, state, or federal law enforcement; locate, retain, and protect necessary evidence; testify as necessary in judicial and administrative proceedings.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Communication, Oral
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written
- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely according to strict deadlines.
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
- Team Builder/Worker
- Ability to inspire and work within a group of people to work toward a goal.
- Organized
- Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Time Management
- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Flexible
- Ability to adjust to a dynamic workflow and reprioritize as project demands change.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
An Armed Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Have a license to carry a weapon ranging from a club to a firearm. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$51,196 / year median in Oregon
+16% projected growth