Security Sergeant: Alyeska TAPS Delta Junction

Under limited supervision, the Security Sergeant oversees the effective delivery of security services at the assigned job site. Supervises personnel and manages all aspects of daily operations. Ensures all functions are performed in compliance with the contract’s scope of work, DUS/Client policies, post orders, and all applicable laws, regulations and operational procedures.

This position works a rotational schedule of 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off and is located in Glennallen, AK. Housing is not provided. Incumbents will go to their own place of residence at the end of the work shift.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Min 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Three (3) years of combined experience as an officer (or above) with a municipal, state or federal law enforcement agency, military police unit, corrections or private security company AND two (2) years of experience in a supervisory position.
• Two (2) years of TAPS Security experience within the last five (5) years.
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Office and other software applications
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Armed Security Guard License (State of Alaska) or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) certification or ability to obtain (candidates are responsible for obtaining initial ETT on their own time and expense).
• Must be able to pass the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen, criminal background investigation and post-offer physical/functional capacity evaluation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 and clearly with employees, visitors, vendors, managers, customers, and client representatives.
• Strong decision making and incident/event management skills.
• Ability to handle crisis situations in a calm and efficient manner.
• Effective leader able to guide, motivate, and support a team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but duties may differ depending on the job site, business necessities, and client requirements.

• Perform all work in accordance with DUS and Client policies, procedures, and work rules.
• Coordinate the delivery of security and basic emergency medical services at the assigned job site.
• Display courteous, respectful and professional interactions with the public and customers.
• Apply knowledge of the techniques and practices involved in the physical protection of people, property, facilities, documents, and materials in order to protect against trespassers, sabotage, vandalism, theft, fire, accident, etc.
• Interact with the client representative(s) and other stakeholders at the work site.
• Supervise direct reports and make personnel-related decisions. All supervisory responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with DUS policies and within approved empowerment range.
• Conduct security patrols in accordance with Post Orders (if applicable/based on job site needs).
• Perform administrative duties including but not limited to timely and accurate submissions of timekeeping/payroll reports; data tracking and entry in designated computer systems; report writing, maintaining records, verifying information, etc.
• Write operational and administrative reports and provide detailed and accurate accounting orally or in writing of all aspects of an incident or event.
• Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills while providing information to others, mediating disputes, investigating incidents, and performing other related tasks.
• Respond to escalated security or emergency situations per established protocols:
• Temporarily cover security posts in the absence of staff members.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle in a variety of settings and varying weather conditions.
• Exercise sound judgment and make appropriate decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professionalism.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.
• Complete and maintain all company, client and job required training, licenses and certifications.
• Maintain adequate fitness for duty to perform the essential functions of the position including annual firearms qualification.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.

BENEFITS

Full-time regular employees are eligible to enroll in our health plan (medical/dental/vision), life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan, short term disability, and Employee Assistance Program.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The employee will be required to work in an office setting as well as confined workspaces such as a security guard post, security gate, or patrol vehicles. The majority of work is performed in an industrial setting with a variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities. Work assignments consist of 12-hour shifts; ability to work day and night shifts as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee’s work requires routine walking, sitting, standing, bending, and lifting items up to 50 lbs. There may be a lack of immediate access to critical medical services as well as urban community services. Candidates will be required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-employment physical and functional capacity exam.

DUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.