Armed Security Guard Washington Navy Yard SSP at Bering Straits Native Corporation in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Overview




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SUMMARY



Bering Global Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking qualified Armed Security Guards in Washington, DC. The Armed Security Guard position will be under the supervision of the Program Manager working with Department of Transportation and Federal Protective Service, and will be responsible for protection of federally owned/leased facilities. New hires are initially hired at Part-Time Variable-Hours status; upon completion of training and schedule placement, new hires transition to Full-Time-Regular status.

Responsibilities




ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES



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.

• Observe and report activities and incidents at assigned locations, providing for the security and safety of client property, visitors, and personnel.
• Preserve order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises;
• Control access to client site and facility through the admittance process;
• Be responsive in all situations;
• Monitor entrances and exits and act to prevent unapproved OR unlawful entry;
• Patrol assigned site on foot OR in vehicle, check for unsafe conditions such as hazards, unlocked doors, and security violations;
• Protect evidence OR scenes of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, OR security investigations;
• Prepare logs OR reports as requested.

Qualifications




QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION



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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Required (Minimum) Qualifications

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  SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED (MINIMUM).
  
• US citizen OR Lawful Resident who is a current member of OR has an honorable discharge from the US armed forces and must have a social security card.
• Received a High School diploma, OR received a GED, OR shows HS graduation/equivalent education on a DD-214, OR completion of 60 credit hours in related field from learning institution recognized by Dept. of Education, OR successfully graduated from a federal/state certified law enforcement education/training course that may result in a LE appointment OR commission.
• Have a minimum of two years of Security/LE experience OR 2 years of Honorable service with the US Armed Forces.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age; fluent in speaking, reading, comprehending and writing English due to nature of the position. A "Standardized Literacy Test" which measures and individual's written and verbal understanding of the English language must be administered prior to employment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to follow established procedures and policies. Post orders to include enforcement of client/company rules, policies, and/OR regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail, good verbal and written communications, including legible report writing.
• Ability to provide quality Customer Service.
• Ability to analyze and produce course of action reporting and escalate issues to management in typical and crisis situations.
• Ability to work independently OR as part of a small group to resolve urgent issues, process orientated with high attention to detail, and triage a problem quickly providing precise/clear information while working under minimum supervision.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position which may include long periods of sitting, walking, standing, climbing stairs, OR driving with OR without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to see, hear, and smell in order to respond to alarms and detect emergency situations.
• Ability to use computers and Microsoft office (Excel, Word, etc.), monitor security cameras, and send and receive email using MS Outlook.
• Reliable and have a strong work ethic.
• Reliable transportation and current Driver's License

Preferred

• Guard/Clearance card
• Gun/OC/Baton permit
• CPR/First Aid/AED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT



Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS



As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations

• Must able to obtain OR possess any applicable security guard or weapons permit necessary
• Must be able to pass a background check covering the last 10 years and pass a drug screening due to the nature of the position.
• Must be able to pass a physical agility test if applicable; complete required training and pass examination.

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/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer.


We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.


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