Armed Security Officer

JOB SUMMARY
Security Officers provide protection of work site's personnel and assets from events such as assault, theft, vandalism, harassment, and other disruptive incidents at the Valdez Marine Terminal in Valdez, AK. This is a rotational position, working a 2 week on / 2 week off schedule, working 12 hour days, 7 days/week. Estimated annual pay starts at $78,100 – $81,850.

*Please note this position is located in Valdez, AK. Transportation and housing in Valdez is not provided.*

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Current State of Alaska Armed Security Officer License or able to obtain
• State of Alaska Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) certification or able to obtain
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) or able to obtain
• Preferred: two years of experience as an officer (or above) with a municipal, state or federal law enforcement agency, military police unit, corrections or private security company within the past five years

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform searches of people, vehicles, vessels, buildings, and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, and walking over uneven terrain for long periods of time
• Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills when communicating with people by giving information, mediating disputes, advising of processes and rules, and de-escalating altercations
• Gather information in investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of all participants and witnesses. Reduce the results of those investigations into written form so as to clearly and accurately reflect the information obtained
• 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
• 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, radio, or telephone transmissions
• Maintain composure and control of the situation while enduring verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of people encountered in an antagonistic environment
• Operate a motor vehicle during both the day and night; in urban and rural setting, in urban congested traffic or remote settings and in hazardous road conditions caused by factors such as rain, snow, sleet, ice, fog, smoke, and dirt roads
• Conduct visual surveillance for extended periods of time
• Observe, recall, and distinguish characteristics of persons, suspects, automobiles, location, property, etc. to include colors, shapes, sizes, height, weight, abnormalities, changes or differences since last observed, and other distinguishing characteristics
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas as well as directing traffic for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 70 pounds minimum
• From a variety of body positions, load, unload, aim and fire handguns, shotguns and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards

BENEFITS
Full-time regular employees are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs such as Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD&D, and 401(k), on the date of hire (401(k) company match is effective after one year).

Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,100.00 - $81,850.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $78,100 - $81,850