Armed Security Officer: Alyeska Pipeline (TAPS)

JOB SUMMARY

Security Officers provide protection of work sites, personnel and assets from events such as assault, theft, vandalism, harassment, and other disruptive incidents along the Alyeska Pipeline. This position works a two weeks on / two weeks off rotation (only work half the year!). Room and board is provided, as is transportation between Anchorage/Fairbanks and the jobsite.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Minimum of one year 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
• Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling, timekeeping (clocking in/out), shift communications, and time-off requests
• As a condition of employment, must be able to successfully complete a criminal background investigation, driving record check, drug screen, and a post-offer physical/functional capacity exam.

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
• Perform searches of people, vehicles, vessels, buildings, and large outdoor areas
• Confront suspicious persons, assess intentions, and take action as appropriate
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters
• Effectively and coherently communicate over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications
• Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills when communicating with people
• Gather information in investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of all participants and witnesses
• Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action
• Comprehend, evaluate, and correctly respond to oral information
• Maintain composure and control of the situation
• Operate a motor vehicle during both the day and night in a variety of settings and in varying weather condition
• Conduct visual surveillance for extended periods of time

BENEFITS

Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance (medical/dental/vision), life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short term disability through Colonial Life.  Full-time regular employees are provided access to our employee assistance program. Benefits begin on the date of hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DUS is an equal opportunity employer.