Armed Security Officers - Oconus (contingent award) - CSPS

Chenega Security & Protection Services, LLCJob DescriptionJob Title: Armed Security Officer Contract: Contingent Award Reports To: Shift Supervisor FLSA Status: Exempt and Non-Exempt Positions Work Location: Oconus (This is an unaccompanied tour of duty.)Company sponsored on-site training takes place in Moyock, NC beginning on or about September/October 2008. CSPS offers an outstanding salary and benefits program.Summary:The Armed Security Officer will be primarily responsible to perform armed physical security work such as access control, and conduct walking security guard functions protecting government owned or leased buildings and property, protecting government equipment and material, controlling access to government owned or leased buildings and property by employees and visitors, and protecting and preventing loss of materials or processes, which are important for national defense. In addition, some vacancies may include rotational maritime security positions afloat with tour lengths of approximately 58 days.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Reasonable 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 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 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.Qualifications: To 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. Education, Experience, Requirements:• Must be a U. S. Citizen• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age• Hold a high school diploma or GED• Be weapons certified and qualified in the use and handling of a 9mm hand-carry weapon, various individual and crew served weapons, and non-lethal OC• Pass a Physical Agility Test, In-depth Background Check, Drug Screen and Physical Exam, Psychological Exam, and Training Course• Minimum 2 years experience military or civilian law enforcement and/or force protectionCertificates, License, Registrations:• Possess a valid State driver’s license • US Passport preferredClearance Level:• Must meet contract security clearance requirementCompetencies:To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations and uses reason. Emotional maturity is an absolute requirement.Written Communication - Writes clearly and effectively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information and recommend changes. Draft and review executive level correspondence and briefings as needed.Planning/Organizing - The individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. The individual will be adaptable and rapidly be able to assimilate new information and learn new programming languages. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; continual attention to detail, establishes priorities and meets deadlines. Adapt strategy to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands and rapidly be able to assimilate new information.Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.Language Skills - Ability 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.Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid, logical conclusions, then make recommendations and suggest changes based on such reasoning. Physical Demands: The 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 of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use their hands and fingers to handle, manually manipulate 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, table or computer terminal; move in confined living and working spaces.The employee will regularly rove the areas of operations on foot or driving a vehicle, and may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, and unpredictable crisis situations. 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.Must pass physical agility test (PAT) as prescribed by the government. • Run 1.5 miles (2.41 km) in 17.30 minutes • Execute 21 pushups in 2 minutes (from the toes) • Execute 29 sit-ups in 2 minutes • Sprint 300m in 81 seconds The total time allotted for the test, including warm-up, cool-down, and event performance times, is approximately 70 minutes. There will be no re-tests – you must pass the PAT the first time.Travel: Must be able to occasionally travel by designated transportation i.e. aircraft, vehicle, mass transit system, and ship.Work Environment:The 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 with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. Chenega Corporation is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. Native preference under PL 93-638. ~cjActive DOD Secret Security Clearance,Current U. S. Passport,DD214 Honorable Discharge,Driver's license,High School diploma/GED