NOAA Security Guard

Job Title

NOAA Contract Security Guard - Temporary Part Time

Kodiak, Alaska

Part-time, Temporary

$22.15 per hour

The purpose of this job within the organization is to perform a variety of routine and complex work to enforce the security and protect the property, personnel and resources of NOAA research vessels while in port, in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and policies. This position is performed under close general supervision according to established NOAA practices.

• Ensure building occupants and visitors comply with posted rules and regulations. Discrepancies shall be immediately reported to the company or their respective officers.
• Monitor and enforce the personal identification and visitor control system.
• Perform facility patrols and facility checks in accordance with routes and schedules as directed.
• Turn off unnecessary facility lights, lock, unlock, or open windows, doors, gates, and cabinets and enforce energy‑conservation procedures and other related duties.
• Answer telephones and take messages.
• Keep uniforms clean and professionally presentable.
• Direct traffic, both vehicle and pedestrian, and control parking.
• Detect and immediately report persons attempting to gain unauthorized access to the property.
• Prevent, if possible, unusual incidents, and detect and report damages, accidents, fire hazards, and violations of the security procedures.
• Obtain professional assistance in accordance with procedures in the event of injury or illness to personnel or others while in the building or on the grounds.
• Staff the security office and monitor security cameras.
• Prepare a written report at the end of each shift.
• Notify designated personnel in case of emergency.
• Provide security guard coverage on a shift basis for 24/7 service when required.
• Other administrative or miscellaneous light duties, with patrol or other assigned duties.
• Ensure all information provided regarding this contract is kept in a reading file at the guard station and is maintained by the contractor.
• Provide completed and error‑free daily security and incident reports.
• Provide transportation for guards to and from site.
• Implement annual random drug‑testing program of 25% of the Contractor's employees. Test results shall be furnished to the company.
• Comply with the requirements of the DoD Contract Security Specifications outlined in the DD Form 254.

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have 1‑2 years of prior security officer experience. A clear criminal record is required.

A strong commitment to the well‑being of others is necessary to be successful in this position. Must have the ability to work calmly and efficiently, particularly when under duress. A neat, professional appearance and the ability to work on your feet and navigate stairs for extended periods is necessary. Must be able to work a variety of shifts.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to loud sounds, vibration, stairs, ramps and inclement weather. May be exposed to fumes and hazardous materials when working with mechanical equipment and tools. May require use of PPE (personal protection equipment) such as earplugs, safety glasses, hardhats, reflective vests, supplied on site. Hazardous situations may arise at all times.

Indoor/Outdoor – may work outside in extreme weather conditions.

• Sitting – 10%
• Walking – 50%
• Standing – 40%

• Valid Alaska Driver's License.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card) (obtainable after hire).