Armed Security Guard Union-Boston-Ahtna Professional Services

Overview

The Security Guard is responsible for fixed-post, mobile, or foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and acting in accordance with post orders, facility rules, guidelines, and protocols. Duties may involve working in austere conditions for prolonged periods, including inclement weather, while performing walking, standing, searching, surveillance, or sitting duties essential to security functions.

• 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 address fire alarms, burglar alarms, requests for assistance and criminal acts, including vandalism, theft, illegal entry or attempted entry, suspicious behavior, domestic or workplace violence, threats, vehicle violations, illegal drug use, or improper use of facility or client equipment or property.
• Stop, screen, inquire, and inspect vehicles and pedestrians entering and exiting the facility as directed by post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols.
• Prevent passage of prohibited articles onto or from the client facility.
• Escort individuals or vehicles in accordance with post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines and protocols.
• Use portable radios, phones, or other communication devices appropriately and according to established rules.
• Monitor all APSI and client equipment; guard against loss or damage; report any loss or damage to a supervisor or manager.
• Log in property pass numbers for authorized property and equipment movements.
• Ensure the security of government property, detaining personnel, and reporting anyone involved with unauthorized property or 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 per established procedures and access lists.
• Monitor facility equipment and utility systems and report deficiencies to personnel responsible for repairs.
• Perform random surveillance of buildings and fence lines to detect unauthorized or inappropriate activity or removal of government property.
• Provide additional security support for scheduled events and unscheduled emergencies as requested by a 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 evidence; testify as necessary in judicial and administrative proceedings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Access to government facilities and installations is a mandatory requirement to fulfill the minimum qualifications. The Government reserves the right to deny or revoke access for reasons related to misconduct or security. If access is denied or revoked, employment may be terminated as the minimum job requirements can no longer be met.

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• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
  
  2 years of security or civilian law enforcement experience or an equivalent position with the United States Armed Forces; one year of work experience demonstrating the ability to follow directions, meet attendance requirements, and complete training to certify with the State.
• Must have a State of Massachusetts weapons carry permit.
• Language:
  Fluent in speaking and writing in English.
• Pre-Hire Screening:
  Must be able to pass criminal background screen, drug test, and physical exam.

• First Aid/CPR certification
• Prior experience with the Glock platform
• Proficiency in basic computer skills
• Use of Force training
• Weapons proficiency

Pursuant to applicable law, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

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