Security Officer

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Summary

Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC (BSPS) is currently seeking a qualified Security Officer for CDC at Research Triangle Park, NC. The Security Officer (SO) enforces regulations designed to prevent breaches of security; exercises judgment and uses discretion in dealing with whether first response should be to intervene directly (asking for assistance when deemed necessary and time allows), to keep situation under surveillance, or to report situation so that it can be handled by appropriate authority. Duties require specialized training in methods and techniques of protecting security areas. Commonly, the guard is required to demonstrate continuing physical fitness and proficiency with special weapons.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection tours in accordance with schedules established by supervisors. The SOs conducting tours are required to register their locations on all rounds by 'swiping' their government-issued cardkey / ID badge at designated cardkey readers or by 'swiping' at Patrol Scan / guard tour stations.
• Perform all designated guard functions including testing, monitoring and responding to building fire alarm and electronic security systems, closed circuit television, and participation in fire evacuation and other emergency evacuation plans.
• Perform all necessary services to ensure the safety and protection of the building personnel and property against injury, molestation, loss, or damage from preventable causes, including, but not limited to, fire, trespass, civil disturbance, theft, espionage, acts of terrorism and sabotage.
• Perform all necessary services to protect Government property, materials, equipment, supplies, records, and data against loss, damage, unauthorized access, or unauthorized removal.
• Report hazardous conditions and items in need of repair or attention.
• Maintain daily reports and log entries for visitors of activities that occur at the facilities during each 24-hour period.
• Prepare additional reports using Government provided or approved forms or electronic media as required and identified in the Guard Post Orders for all incidents such as thefts, auto accidents, parking citation issuance statistics.
• Provide and maintain a high state of security in and around the buildings, and as necessary, provide a response capability and assist in emergency management situations, acts of terrorism, bomb threats, internal disorder, civilian employee demonstrations, or other criminal acts which adversely affect the security and / or safety of the Government, employee property, and the general public lawfully in the building or on the grounds.
• Notify the Security Control Room and when directed, the police and fire departments in the event of an emergency or an unusual occurrence adversely affecting the interest of the Government.
• Turn off unnecessary lights; close windows; open, close, and secure doors; and check safes vaults, cabinets and security doors, if possible.
• Observe and enforce building regulations and 'General Services Administration Rules and Regulations Governing Public Buildings and Grounds' as appropriate.
• Check machinery / equipment malfunctioning when alarms, unusual noises, and odors occur (if applicable).
• Comply with established procedures, as outlined in Post Orders, pertaining to lost and found articles.
• Supervisors and guards shall be familiar with all areas of the buildings and surrounding grounds to insure a quick response to routine and emergency calls.
• Be familiar with operation of elevators for transport of building occupants as required in cases of emergency and with the operation of emergency evacuation chairs.
• Issue permanent and / or temporary identification (ID) cards / badges and perform all functions necessary to furnish the completed photo identification to authorized CDC-NIOSH employees, contractors, service personnel, and visitors.
• Accept in-coming and out-going express mail packages and / or deliver special delivery packages and / or Federal mail to pre-designated locations.
• Conduct visitor center operations that include issuing badges; maintaining visitor records; and operating x-ray machines and metal detectors.
• Assist with traffic operations on the properties to control traffic flow.
• Conduct rover foot patrols, both interior and exterior, as well as motorized patrol (in Government provided patrol vehicles); responding to fire, intrusion, and other alarms; answering service calls and documenting all reports of crimes, security violations, or incidents.
• Perform enhanced access control procedures for CDC laboratories and special exclusion areas.

Qualifications - Experience, Education And Certification

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to / from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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