Lieutenant - Shift Supervisor - ALL

Summary

Ahtna Logistics, LLC has a requirement for Guard services at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The shift supervisor shall be report to the COG for the conduct, performance, appearance, training, and scheduling of all individuals employed and shall supervise all personnel required to perform the security guard services as stated in the PWS. The security supervisor is a supervisory level employee who is placed in charge of security officers representing the company with WSMR in a security or safety capacity. The officer may be in charge of employees assigned to a particular location, function, or shift. These employees provide general security officer support to the client and perform other duties as required by individual job sites and assignments. Due to the wide variety of environments supported, some or all of the following functions and skills may be performed by security officers at each site, depending upon the requirements of each, the time of day, day of the week, and/or weather conditions. The supervisor must meet all the same requirements and be able to perform the same duties as the officers under his/her supervision.

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000/year.

This position is located at the northern end of White Sands Missile Range at the Stallion Gate entrance, 12 miles east of San Antonio, NM on Highway 380.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a security deterrent and supervisory example by remaining visible and presenting a neat and professional appearance in a properly worn uniform and associated equipment.
• Responsible for the conduct, performance, appearance, training, and scheduling of all individuals under their direct supervision.
• Required to implement existing regulations and otherwise carry out routine procedures and operations of their security officer unit.
• Report all deviations, irregularities, or violations of security procedures to the proper authority. This must be done for an entire assigned shift, normally eight (8) hours in duration each, but no more than twelve (12) hours for any given shift.
• Maintain confidentiality of client proprietary information and/or government classified information.
• Monitor alarms, closed circuit television monitors, and areas/entrances to facilities through direct visual observation and audio monitoring.
• Read written instructions, warning labels, signs, and other communications in the English language.
• Public relations skills will include maintaining courteous, professional relationships with client employees, customers, guests, visitors, and the public, presenting a positive image of the company, the client’s organization, and their representatives.
• Answering the telephone and/or operating PBX systems. Control ingress and egress to buildings and property.

Supervision

On shift guard personnel. Typically, 3-9 security guards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• A minimum two (2) years in security or law enforcement administration and operations in the Armed Forces/ military security police or civilian security operations
• A security supervisor should have administrative and supervisory experience in security, safety, or law enforcement administration and operations in military, police, or civilian security environments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance
• Must be able to be certified into the Individual Reliability Program and meet all other requirements as required under AR 190-56, AR 380-67 and AR 600-85 (most current versions).
• Must be able to qualify with their assigned weapons semiannually
• Must possess sufficient hand-eye coordination and training to safely handle, operate, shoot, maintain, and qualify with an assigned weapon, plus assorted associated equipment such as handcuffs, nightsticks, and/or pepper spray.
• Must be able to operate computers in performance of administrative duties and maintain hand-written logs and reports.
• Employees must be US Citizens
• Able to speak, read, and write in proper English is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak Spanish

Shareholder Preference

Pursuant to applicable law, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendents, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Physical Demands

Employees may stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time at assigned workstations, and briefly run or hurry in emergency situations. The walking may consist of building and grounds inspections that may consist of covering as much as two (2) miles every two (2) hours, and may entail negotiating uneven ground and poorly lit areas such as construction areas. The employee may also climb stairs and/or ladders. Lifting/carrying assorted packages and/or equipment (such as flashlights, radios, guns, ammunition, watchman’s clocks, keys, etc.) that weigh up to fifteen (15) pounds total weight for extended periods; and up to fifty (50) pounds for brief periods (such as accepting delivery of packages or moving road barricades). They may also lift covers, stoop, kneel, and crouch while checking equipment and areas, filing documents, operating panels/computers, including discerning between colored (especially red/green) lights and displays. Perform other duties that could be classified as “light” work.

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

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

The guard force will be required to work odd hours and be exposed to high summer temperatures ranging from 99 -115 degrees during the summer months and cold temperatures below 0 – 40 degrees during the winter months. The northern part of the range is considered “isolated” meaning there are no places to purchase food or beverages so contractor personnel will need to be prepared to bring their own food and water when on duty.

Work Schedule: Variable; May be required to work beyond a weekly schedule on occasion

Experience

• 2 year(s): • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age • A minimum two (2) years in security or law enforcement administration and operations in the Armed Forces/ military security police or civilian security operations • A security supervisor should have administrative and supervisory experience in security, safety, or law enforcement administration and operations in military, police, or civilian security environments. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance • Must be a US Citizen

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