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Security Guard II - USGS - ALL

garretson, SD

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Security Guard IIThe Security Guard II is a position within the security and protective service field of work. Guards in this classification generally provide security services protecting people, facilities, government property, and mission operations.The Security Guard II is able to perform a variety of fixed-post, mobile, or foot patrols controlling access, monitoring security systems, screening vehicles and packages, and responding to incidents and emergencies, while maintaining situational awareness and making decisions and/or taking actions consistent with established post orders, facility rules, guidelines and protocols.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to)Attend roll call before assuming duty, receive post assignments and briefings, and exchange relevant security information.Remain at the assigned post until properly relieved and maintain continuous post coverage.Enforce site regulations and procedures intended to prevent security breaches, unauthorized access, loss, damage, and disruption.Exercise sound judgment during incidents and emergencies by determining whether to intervene, request assistance, maintain control or surveillance, or report the matter to the appropriate authority.Control access at assigned entrance points by validating credentials, checking employee parking tags, screening visitors, new employees, service personnel, and vehicles, and issuing or verifying passes as authorized.Operate screening equipment, which may include x-ray systems, walk-through magnetometers, hand held detectors, and related inspection equipment.Inspect incoming mail, packages, deliveries, and delivery vehicles for prohibited or suspicious items and follow required notification and response procedures.Monitor access-control alarms, digital video systems, fire alarm points, building automation alarms, radios, telephones, and other Security Control Center systems when assigned.Conduct indoor and outdoor roving patrols and inspections of Government property, buildings, parking areas, roads, grounds, and other designated locations.Serve as a first responder to security incidents and emergencies; contact and coordinate with law enforcement, fire, medical, and other emergency responders as directed.Conduct property-pass verification and authorized spot checks of employee property, including bags, briefcases, and computer cases.Perform counter-surveillance observations and promptly report suspicious activity, safety hazards, security deficiencies, and unusual conditions.Maintain accurate logs, incident reports, patrol records, visitor records, key-control records, and other required documentation.Safely carry, secure, inspect, clean, and maintain assigned firearms and equipment in accordance with training, manufacturer guidance, post orders, and company policy.Maintain required licenses, permits, medical qualifications, firearms qualifications, training certifications, and federal credentials.Provide professional, courteous service to employees, visitors, customers, and the public while maintaining appropriate security controls.Perform other job-related duties assigned by authorized Ahtna Logistics or Government personnel.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position does not normally supervise employees and works under the direction of an assigned Shift Supervisor and the Project Manager.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Minimum of 1 year of security/civilian law enforcement experience OR an equivalent position with the United States Armed Forces (military).Must be fluent in speaking and writing in English.Must be a U.S. Citizen.Must be at least 21 years of age.Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.Must be able to pass criminal background screen, federal background check, drug test and physical exam.Shareholder PreferencePursuant to applicable law, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.Core CompetenciesCommunication, 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 work flow and reprioritize as project demands change.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle, or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and taste or smell.The employee occasionally lifts and/or carrying up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Working EnvironmentThe position may require extensive sitting, watching monitors, walking around the facility outside in rain, wind or other poor weather conditions and kneeling and stooping to look under or inside vehicles or containers. Work is performed at fixed indoor posts, in a security control center, at controlled entrances, in screening areas, in patrol vehicles, and outdoors throughout the EROS campus. The position involves public contact, controlled-access operations, rotating shifts, and potential exposure to emergency, confrontational, or hazardous situations inherent in armed protective security work.Work Schedule: Rotating shifts, times, days as scheduled to meet the requirements of the contract (Night and weekend work required.)

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garretson, SD, 57030, US

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