Armed Security Officer

About Bering Straits Professional Services

Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world-class management of global logistics, training and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPS is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a) contractor. In February 2022, BSPS became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified company. BSPS received the ISO 9001 quality standard certification through the Performance Review Institute (PRI). PRI recognized BSPS for having met the stringent requirements of international standards, ongoing commitment to satisfying stakeholders and a dedication to continual improvement of their management systems. Through this certification, BSPS has joined an elite number of organizations worldwide who have achieved certification to this globally recognized ISO 9001 quality standard.

About this position: Armed Security Officer in Pittsburgh, PA

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Wage/Salary: $24.23 per hour

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Guards shall make routine checks of offices, laboratories, corridors, parking lots, storage sites, and other such locations, as appropriate for each round and tour.
• Authorize deviations from the established schedules whenever unusual conditions or circumstances occur. In such cases, the reasoning for the deviation shall be noted on the guard's tour report.
• Perform all designated guard functions including testing, monitoring, and responding to building fire alarm and electronic security systems, closed circuit television, participation in fire evacuation, access and egress services and other emergency evacuation plans.
• Notify the Visitor Control Center 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. Annotate and make notifications of discrepancies found.
• Check machinery/equipment malfunctioning when alarms, unusual noises, and odors occur (if applicable). Also, report any evidence of potential fire hazards to the Visitor Control post or an authorized representative.
• Comply with established procedures, as outlined in Post Orders, pertaining to lost and found articles. Record the recovery of found property and attempt to identify and return property to their proper owner.
• Participate in quarterly exercises at designated site location. The exercise shall test the responsiveness of the guard force and knowledge of their responsibilities in a variety of emergency situations. Exercises shall be documented and an after-action review conducted.
• 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.
• 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 responding to fire, intrusion, and other alarms; answering service calls and documenting all reports of crimes, security violations, or incidents; providing emergency first aid and escorts; assisting with emergency evacuations; manning vehicle check points and conducting inspections.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications:

• Education Requirements: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Level of Experience Requirements: Minimum 1 year Experience

Physical Requirements:

• Prospective employees must be able to meet and maintain a medical surveillance program requirement. This program consists of a mandatory annual medical physical to ensure that each employee is fit for duty.
• Candidates must meet or exceed the 25th percentile as reflected in the following Table:
• Sit and Reach - This tests the officer's flexibility in the lower back, legs and shoulders.
• Bench Press - This test measures the officer's upper body strength for one repetition.
• 1.5 Mile Run - This test measures the cardio-respiratory fitness of the officer.
• After initial PEB qualifications, must re-qualify on an annual basis.
• SGOs failing to meet the minimum standards during annual requalification be allowed thirty (30) calendar days to successfully meet minimum standards. Security Guards failing to meet requirements after 30 calendar days will be placed on Weapons Restriction.

Work Environment:

• The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.
• Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work Environments for this position include but are not limited to, exposure of inclement weather, standing/sitting/walking for long periods of time, office environment (computer exposure), emergency situations, and any other environment exposure because of performance of outlined essential duties.

Schedule and Flexibility:

• Shift work to be determined during interview
• Additional Qualifying Factors:
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results.
• If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also 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.