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Armed Security Officer: Valdez Marine Terminal Jobs in Valdez, AK at Denali Universal Services
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JOB SUMMARY
Under limited supervision, officers provide protection of work site’s personnel and assets from events such as assault, theft, vandalism, harassment, and other disruptive incidents at the Valdez Marine Terminal. This is a rotational position, working a 2 week on / 2 week off schedule.
*Please note this position is located in Valdez, AK and will receive a Cost of Living Adjustment on top of hourly rate. Transportation and housing in Valdez is not provided.*
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two years of experience as an officer (or above) with a municipal, state or federal law enforcement agency, military police unit, corrections or private security company within the past five years
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English.
Current State of Alaska Armed Security Officer License (or able to obtain)
State of Alaska Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) certification (or able to obtain)
Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) or able to obtain
Note: Your resume must be included to complete your application
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Make arrests if necessary, using handcuffs
From a variety of body positions, load, unload, aim and fire handguns, shotguns and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards
Perform searches of people, vehicles, vessels, buildings, and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, and walking over uneven terrain for long periods of time
Confront suspicious persons, assess intentions, and take action as appropriate
Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas as well as directing traffic for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 70 pounds minimum
Extinguish fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means
Effectively and coherently communicate over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications
Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills when communicating with people by giving information, mediating disputes, advising of processes and rules, and de-escalating altercations
Gather information in investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of all participants and witnesses. Reduce the results of those investigations into written form so as to clearly and accurately reflect the information obtained
Read, comprehend, and employ policies and procedures
Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills in formal and informal settings
Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action when there is a reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used and to what degree
Comprehend, evaluate, and correctly respond to oral information received from a wide variety of sources such as supervisors, witnesses, victims, or through a variety of other means such as personal statements, radio, or telephone transmissions
Maintain composure and control of the situation while enduring verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of people encountere…
Title: Armed Security Officer: Valdez Marine Terminal
Company: Denali Universal Services
Location: Valdez, AK
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