Gate Security Officer: bp Cherry Point Refinery

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Blaine, WA 98230, USA

• On-site
• 4-Staff
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: GATES
  003258

The Gate Security Officer provides protection of work sites, personnel, and assets from such events as trespassing, unauthorized entry, and other disruptive incidents. Performing access control at a perimeter vehicle access gate (traffic booth) is the core function of the position.

The Gate Security Officer is a full-time position that works 12-hour Day shifts which alternate from Mon-Thurs, then Mon-Fri every other week.

There are times when employees may be asked to work on days where they are scheduled off. A base pay period (2-weeks) earns 80 regular hours, combined with 28 hours of overtime pay. Other opportunities for additional pay are available to include refinery turnaround periods and covering open shifts as needed.
* Applicable security license and fingerprinting fees will be paid by the employer.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must possess a TWIC card or able to obtain
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• Must possess a Washington State Security Guard License or able to obtain
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• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to speak, write and comprehend the English language, and apply written and verbal policy and procedures.
• Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling, timekeeping (clocking in/out), shift communications, and time-off requests.
• Must be able to successfully pass company pre-employment requirements that includes a drug test, criminal background check, driving abstract, and a physical.

Important: To be considered, you must submit an online application
AND
attach a resume.

• Experience in a customer service-related field.
• Previous experience in a security, law enforcement, fire service (paid or volunteer), military, or corrections field.

• Primarily performs access control functions and verifies individuals are authorized to enter the facility.
• Perform searches of vehicles and delivery trucks.
• Processes visitors and escorts for deliveries.
• Operates gate traffic barriers to prevent unauthorized entry of vehicles.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and situational awareness in a safe manner.
• Ability to monitor all activity within view for safety hazards and suspicious or unusual activity.
• Observe, recall, and distinguish characteristics of persons, suspects, vehicles, locations, or property.
• Observes and confronts suspicious persons, reports situations immediately, and takes action as appropriate.
• Effectively and coherently initiates or responds to communication using a two-way radio or telephone.
• Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills when interacting with people.
• Comprehend, evaluate, and correctly respond to information received.
• Complete detailed daily logs and forms that includes using shared applications on computer systems.
• Gather information and reduce the results of investigative findings into written form (reports or statements) so as to clearly and accurately reflect the information obtained.
• Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action to be taken during changing situations.
• Maintain composure and control when encountering a hostile person or situation.
• Remains courteous and professional.
• Performs duties during the day or night, in a variety of settings, environments, and varying weather conditions.

This position earns $20.32/hour (straight time) and is eligible to earn overtime. A base pay period (2-weeks) earns 80 hours at the straight time rate, combined with 28 hours of additional overtime pay. PTO is also provided. Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to…