Security Officer: Santos (North Slope, Rotational)

Under limited supervision, the Security Officer provides security and protection of work site(s), personnel and assets at the assigned job site. Enforces safety and security measures, performs regular vehicular and foot patrols of assigned premises, performs traffic and access control duties, and responds to incidents based on established operational procedures.

This position is located in a remote camp on the North Slope of Alaska with a rotational schedule of 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, 12-hour shifts. Lodging, meals, and transportation between Anchorage and the jobsite are covered by the company.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Good computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Prior work experience in private security, military service, law enforcement or a related field
  • Armed Security Guard License (State of Alaska) or ability to obtain
  • Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) certification or ability to obtain
  • Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
  • As a condition of employment, must be able to successfully complete a criminal background investigation, drug screen, and a post-offer physical/fitness for duty evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Guard property against damage, fire, theft, and illegal or unauthorized entry.
  • Display courteous, respectful, and professional interactions with the public and customers.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols (by foot or vehicle) of buildings and grounds.
  • May perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings, and other assigned areas.
  • May control site ingress and egress: process visitors and/or check identification per established protocols, authorize admittance, and verify company property removal.
  • May include monitoring and managing alarm/event management systems including but not limited to access control, intrusion detection, doors, gates, fences, and power failure.
  • Operate a variety of communication systems including but not limited to IP phones and radio systems. Must be able to speak clearly and concisely while providing information and instructions during an emergency.
  • Maintain written and computer records of all requests for service; Produce thorough and detailed work documentation/reports in a timely manner.
  • Requires professional interaction with outside agencies including state and federal government, law enforcement, military, Fire Department, clients, contractors, and shippers.
  • Handle security issues or emergency situations appropriately, timely, and effectively under stressful conditions.
  • Escalate situations to appropriate parties and file incident reports.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of field security operations, and patrol models.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of non-security operations, such as HSE, maintenance, project activities, and work permitting process.
  • Maintain information security with confidentiality.
  • Must comply with established dress code/uniform requirements.
  • Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.

BENEFITS

Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in our health insurance (medical/dental/vision), life insurance, 401k retirement and short-term disability plans. Full-time employees are also provided access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits begin on the DATE of HIRE.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The employee will be required to live and work in a remote and confined workspace for extended periods of time and exposure to work assignments consisting of twelve-hour days and able to workday or night shifts as required. The majority of the work is performed in a remote setting with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities. There may be a lack of immediate access to critical medical services as well as urban community services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires routine sitting, walking, standing and bending. Occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds. Applicants will be required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-hire physical and functional capacity exam.

Denali Universal Services (DUS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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