Captain Guards

Summary

Ahtna Logistics, LLC has a requirement for Guard services at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The Captain of Guards (COG) is responsible for managing the operational security force programs to provide a daily deterrent against unauthorized, illegal, or potentially life-threatening activities towards government employees, visitors, information programs, facilities, and property. The COG shall supervise all personnel required to perform the security guard services as stated in this PWS.

He/she shall at all times be responsible to the COR for the operational functions and duties required in the performance of this contract.

• Effectively manage the Contract Guard Force to provide facility, grounds, and personnel protection and crime deterrence, including the continual use of the security systems on site.
• Ensures the Contract Security Officers remain alert, knowledgeable, and react to suspicious or dangerous activity with a high level of urgency, and providing client with thorough, accurate information.
• Remains available to respond to site problems twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
• Acts as the primary liaison for the specific contract sites.
• Direct Supervisor of all supervisors and officers assigned to the client’s operations.
• Primary Manager responsible in the selection of officers to be assigned to WSMR security operations.
• Hiring/Firing authority rests with the COG while daily supervision, counseling, and suspension authority can be delegated to the subordinate supervisors reporting to the COG.
• Coordinates issue and maintenance of uniforms and supplies for assigned officers.
• Handles the scheduling of all client directed posts and shifts. Initiates and Maintains records of all activities related to security.
• Acts as the Company’s key person or Site Representative in the Quality Control Plan.
• Responsible for making sure all assigned officers receive the necessary training.
• Other Duties as assigned by Program Manager

Captain of the Guards

Full Time

Ahtna Logistics

White Sands, New Mexico

Full Time/Regular

Yes, responsible for supervision of 26 employees assigned to the WSMR contract.

To 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• A minimum three (3) years in security or law enforcement administration and operations in the Armed Forces/ military security police or civilian security operations
• Experience Supervising a comparable civilian police force, military police force, or civilian security guard force.
• Familiar with all regulations, policies, procedures, and directives related to the contract, and have the management and communication skills to effectively oversee the requirements of the contract.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance
• Must be able to be certified into the Individual Reliability Program and meet all other requirements as required under AR 190-56, AR 380-67 and AR 600-85 (most current versions)
• Must be able to qualify with their assigned weapons semiannually
• Must possess sufficient hand-eye coordination and training to safely handle, operate, shoot, maintain, and qualify with an assigned weapon, plus assorted associated equipment such as handcuffs, nightsticks, and/or pepper spray.
• Must be able to operate computers in performance of administrative duties and maintain hand-written logs and reports
• Employee must be US Citizen