FLETC Armed Security Guard - Artesia, NM (CSPS)

Chenega Security & Protection Services, LLCJob Title: Armed Security Guard Contract: Contingent Award Department: OperationsReports To: Shift SupervisorFLSA Status: SCA Full-time Non-exempt Location: Artesia, NMSummary:The Armed Security Guard 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 Federal installations by employees, visitors, residents, and patients. The Guard 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 Guard does not act in the capacity of a law enforcement officer, and has no arrest or apprehension powers. The Guard is armed with a side arm, shotgun, or other weapons as required.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 either pistol or shotgun 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 and government personnel.? Will provide access control, traffic 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 firearm from installation, required to turn in after shift.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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceMust be at least 21 years of age. Minimum of GED or high school diploma. Successful completion of a law enforcement discipline; or completed a bona fide law enforcement course of instruction desirable.Extensive experience preferably with a civilian police force, military police force, or civilian security guard organizationSuccessfully completed all training and have obtained all required permits, licenses, certifications and security clearances for the site.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations• U.S. Citizenship• A valid state drivers license.• Must speak, read, write, and understand English.• Must possess, or be able to secure a DoD security clearance as may be required by the installation.• Must have or be able to obtain current State armed Security Officer registration.• Honorably discharged/retired from the Military.• Be able to meet any Federal, State, or Municipal 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.The Guard must have the ability to communicate effectively, in the English language, both in writing and verbally.Mathematical Skills:Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability:Ability to define problems, collects 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 Demands: The physical demands described here are representatives 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, table, or computer terminal; move in a confined office space. Must be able to occasionally travel by public transportation i.e. aircraft, vehicle, mass transit system. Must be able to pass a physical agility test as prescribed by Company.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.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. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.Chenega Corporation is an EOE/AA/M/F/V/D. Native preference under PL 93-638. ~cjActive DOD Secret Security Clearance,Driver's license,High School diploma/GED