Security Force Officer - Ft. Huachuca, AZ

Job Title: Security Force OfficerDepartment: OperationsReports To: Area SupervisorFLSA Status: Regular Full-time Non-ExemptSummaryThe Security Force Officer is primarily responsible to perform protective service work such as guarding Government owned or leased buildings and property, protecting Government equipment and material, and controlling access to Government owned or leased buildings and property by employees and visitors. The Security Force Officer will protect and prevent loss of materials or processes, which are important for national defense, public health or safety, or their value as national treasures. The Security Force Officer does not act in the capacity of a law enforcement officer, and has no arrest or apprehension powers. The Security Force Officer is armed with a side arm and automatic weapons as designated in the government Statement of Work.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.• Required to follow all company personnel and safety policies, and perform all assigned duties in a safe work manner.• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.• Other duties may be assigned.• Will arrive at work 30 minutes prior to guard mount, in proper uniform and carrying needed, issued equipment.• Will be armed with a pistol and an automatic weapon and will be required to exercise force up to and including deadly force.• Will draw assigned weapon.• Will participate in Guard Mount, receive assigned post, and copy any extra instructions.• Will carry out general and special orders for post assigned.• Will communicate via radio, telephone and orally according to general and special orders.• Required to interact with public, contractor, and military personnel.• Required to operate effectively in a foreign nation environment, sensitive to cultural differences. • Will provide access control, and conduct walking and motorized security guard functions.• Will be responsible for cleanliness of uniform and equipment assigned.• Will follow applicable standard operating procedures and Army regulations pertaining to security of weapons, buildings, personnel, government property and equipment.• Will not remove firearms from installation, required to turn in after shift.• Successfully complete all training and have obtained all required permits, licenses, certifications and security clearances for the site.• Pass written test on trained subjects with an 80% or better.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience• Must be at least 21 years of age.• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Completion of a bona fide law enforcement course of instruction.• Experience with a civilian police force, military police force, or civilian security guard organization.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations• U. S. citizenship• A valid state drivers license• Must speak, read, write, and understand English.• Must be able to obtain a secret clearance if required by position.• Honorably discharged/retired from the military preferably as a MP.• Be able to meet any Federal requirements to work as an Armed Security Guard.Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret basic supervision policies and procedures, and be capable of making decisions affecting security at the assigned site.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee if frequently required to stand; walk, use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee may occasionally sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk, or table. The employee may stand for prolonged periods of time.Must be able to occasionally travel by designated transportation i.e. aircraft, vehicle, mass transit system.Must pass physical agility test as prescribed by the governement.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee may occasionally work in a temperature-controlled office environment. The employee will regularly stand duty at a gate control guard station. The employee will regularly be exposed to extreme heat or cold weather conditions, and unpredictable crisis situations. Will be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.Chenega Corporation is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. Native preference under PL 93-638.Driver's license,High School diploma/GED