Security Officer: BP Cherry Point Refinery (On-Call)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Security Sergeant, Security Officers provide protection of work sites, personnel, and assets from events such as trespassing, unauthorized entry, and other disruptive incidents. Performing access control is a core function of this position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) or able to obtain
• State of Washington Security Officer license or able to obtain
• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend the English language and apply written and verbal policies/procedures.
• This position requires open availability for days, nights, weekends, or holidays due to a rotating schedule.

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Minimum of two years working in law enforcement or fire service (paid or volunteer), military police, corrections, or a private security company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts vehicle and foot patrols
• Responds to incidents, calls for assistance, or requests
• Observe, recall, and distinguish characteristics of persons, suspects, vehicles, locations, or property
• Perform searches of people, vehicles, vessels, buildings, and large outdoor areas
• Conduct visual surveillance for extended periods of time
• Observes and confronts suspicious persons, assess intentions, and takes action as appropriate
• Effectively and coherently initiates communication or responds using a two-way radio or telephone
• Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills when communicating with people
• Comprehend, evaluate, and correctly respond to information received
• Gather information for investigations by interviewing and obtaining verbal or written statements of all participants and witnesses
• Reduce the results of investigative findings into written form so as to clearly and accurately reflect the information obtained
• Read, comprehend, and employ policies and procedures
• Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action to be taken during changing situations.
• Maintain composure and control when encountering a hostile person or situation
• Safely operate a motor vehicle during both day and night, in a variety of settings, environments, and varying weather conditions
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and situational awareness in a safe manner
• Willingness to perform other’s duties, as required
• Willingness to work at various locations or posts, as required

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Officers will be working in and around an oil refinery, sitting or standing for extended periods either indoors or in inclement weather, and operating a company vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Applicant will be required to successfully complete a post offer, pre-hire physical.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is DUS’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

DUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)