Security Officer: Chugach Electric Association

Job Details

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, the Security Officer provides security and protection of work site(s), personnel and assets at the Chugach Electric southcentral power generation facility located near Minnesota Parkway and International Airport Road in Anchorage.

Enforces site-specific security and safety measures, performs regular patrols of assigned premises, and responds to incidents based on established standard operational procedures. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but the company may identify other responsibilities based on business and/or client needs.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of experience in law enforcement, military police, corrections, or private security
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Valid driver’s license. A reliable means of transportation and communication.
• Alaska State Unarmed Security Officer License or able to obtain within established timeframe.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or able to obtain within 120 days after hired
• Must be able to complete minimum job training requirements (provided by the company) including OC Pepper Spray, Arrests and Handcuffing, Defensive Driving, and other.
• As a condition of employment, must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check, drug test (including marijuana), and a post-offer physical/fitness for duty evaluation.
  
  

Skills/Aptitudes

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Maturity of judgement and behavior
• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner with the understanding that honesty, integrity and ethics are essential.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with all visitors, coworkers, vendors, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, two-way radio, etc.)
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well alone and within a team.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Deliver security services in accordance with the approved facility security plan, site-specific standard operating procedures (SOP), and post orders.
• Provide protection of work site, personnel and assets from such events such as assault, theft, vandalism, harassment and other disruptive incidents.
• Perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings, and large outdoor areas.
• Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action when there is a reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used and to what degree. Affect an arrest, if necessary, using handcuffs.
• Comprehend, evaluate, and correctly respond to oral information received from a wide variety of sources such as supervisors, witnesses, victims, or through a variety of other means such as personal statements, or telephone/radio transmissions.
• Conduct visual surveillance for extended periods of time.
• Control access of personnel, materials and equipment to and within the work site.
• Respond to general alarms, power outages, broken water/power lines, suspicious activity or security breaches of any kind. Extinguish fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.
• Process visitors and produce access badges.
• Monitor traffic and parking.
• May operate and monitor CCTV equipment.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters per established procedures.
• Assist management and law enforcement officials in emergency situations as needed.
• Understand and employ appropriate safety measures working in close proximity to high voltage electricity and/or highly flammable/caustic materials (natural gas, diesel, ammonia, glycol).
• Conduct regular and random patrols (by foot or vehicle) of buildings and grounds, examining doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are properly secured.
• Conduct incident investigations and complete appropriate documentation/reports.
• Display courteous, respectful and professional interactions with the public and customers.
• Effectively and coherently communicate over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Complete all company and job required documentation (i.e. Daily Security Reports, Incident Reports, Time-Cards, etc.) accurately and timely.
• Must comply with established grooming, dress code and uniform requirements.
• Report all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professionalism.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Complete all company/client required training including but not limited to OC Pepper Spray, Arrests and Handcuffing, Defensive Training, First Aid/CPR/AED, etc.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle in a variety of settings and varying weather conditions.
• Maintain composure and control in stressful situations and/or emergency situations.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
• Ability to work a varying schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.
• Be willing to provide back-up support and assume temporary responsibility of posts and/or special projects in the absence of staff
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability: Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments and tasks:
• Analytical Skills: Visualizes, articulates and solves a variety of problems and concepts and makes appropriate decisions based on available information
• Communication Skills: Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers and others
• Conflict Resolution: Prevents, manages, and/or resolves conflict
• Independence: Works with little or no supervision
• Problem Solving: Anticipates and identifies problems, distinguishes between symptoms/ causes, and determines alternative solutions involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk.
  
  

Benefits

Full-time Regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, 401k Plan and other supplemental benefit plans. e. Full-time regular employees are provided access to our Employee Assistance Program.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.