Security Officer

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

This position will be located onsite in Palmer, Alaska.

Responsible for performing alarm and patrol duties in assigned areas to protect life and property against theft, misappropriation, vandalism, fire, flood, or similar disaster. Provide vehicle transportation support function under direction of supervisor in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives.

• Pay: $20.74/hour plus an additional $5.09/hour (up to maximum of 40 hours per week) used to offset the cost of elected benefits
• Hours:
  
  M-F, 5:00am- 1:30pm
• Retirement Plan:
  Eligible to participate in company 401(k) with Company matching after 1 year
• Vacation:
  Minimum of ten days per year. Actual days are based upon your Service Date
• Sick Time:
  Accrued sick time at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, capped at 56 hours per year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

Essential

Job Duties:

• Transport students to work-based learning sites, college, airport, and other activities. Must be able to work all shifts.
• Ensure the physical security of buildings and property by checking doors, windows, lights, electrical appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment. Maintain log of findings and corrective action taken.
• Monitor and direct urinalyses and Breathalyzer as required.
• Assist in transporting ill or injured students as required.
• Respond to fire alarms, take necessary steps to report fires, assist in suppressing fires, and reset fire alarm equipment.
• Operate passenger vehicles; transport passengers and/or packages. Ensure adherence to established schedules.
• Ensure proper student/visitor checkout and procedures are followed.

Mandatory:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One (1) year experience with an organized security department, law enforcement agency, or experience with security duties.
• Successfully pass background check and drug test required on the contract.
• Current, valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in law enforcement.
• Training with an organized security department.

Working Conditions:

Work is typically performed in an office setting and at various locations on Center. Employee must regularly walk, climb stairs and visually observe Center environment. Employee must be able to run and respond to physical altercations or other emergencies rapidly for the safety of students, Center staff and property. Employee must be able to safely operate a passenger vehicle and supervise students simultaneously.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to be able to frequently required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing office space. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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