Seasonal Security Officer: Santos (North Slope, Rotational)

We are seeking dependable Seasonal Security Officers (Unarmed) to join our team for the winter, working at remote camps on the North Slope of Alaska.

This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for seasonal work, competitive wages, overtime opportunities, and a rotational schedule. Security Officers will enforce safety and security measures, perform access control duties, and respond to security incidents and emergency situations.

We are looking for people who are reliable, safety-focused, hardworking, and comfortable working both independently and in a team-oriented environment.

This position is located on the North Slope of Alaska with a rotational schedule of 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off, 12-hour shifts. Lodging, meals, and transportation between Anchorage and the jobsite are covered by the company. Anticipated duration will be December through April, but ultimately dependent on weather and ice-road conditions. Potential for full-time/permanent employment at the conclusion of the season.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Good computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Unarmed Security Guard License (State of Alaska) or ability to obtain
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
• 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, drug screen, and a post-offer physical/fitness for duty evaluation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior work experience in private security, military service, law enforcement or a related field
• Prior work experience in remote, isolated, field-based settings such as oilfield, mining, construction, forestry/wild fire/wilderness/fish & game assignments, military installations, or similar, where employees live and work on-site for extended periods

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Display courteous, respectful, and professional interactions with the public and customers.
• Control site ingress and egress: process visitors and/or check identification per established protocols, authorize admittance, and verify company property removal.
• Operate a variety of communication systems including but not limited to IP phones and radio systems. Must be able to speak clearly and concisely while providing information and instructions during an emergency.
• Maintain written and computer records of all requests for service; Produce thorough and detailed work documentation/reports in a timely manner.
• Guard property against damage, fire, theft, and illegal or unauthorized entry.
• May perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings, and other assigned areas.
• May include monitoring and managing alarm/event management systems including but not limited to access control, intrusion detection, doors, gates, fences, and power failure.
• Requires professional interaction with outside agencies including state and federal government, law enforcement, military, Fire Department, clients, contractors, and shippers.
• Handle security issues or emergency situations appropriately, timely, and effectively under stressful conditions.
• Escalate situations to appropriate parties and file incident reports.
• Maintain a working knowledge of field security operations, and patrol models.
• Maintain a working knowledge of non-security operations, such as HSE, maintenance, project activities, and work permitting process.
• Maintain information security with confidentiality.
• Must comply with established dress code/uniform requirements.
• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.

BENEFITS 

Seasonal Officers are not offered DUS Benefits.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The employee will be required to live and work in a remote and confined workspace for extended periods of time and exposure to work assignments consisting of twelve-hour days and able to workday or night shifts as required. The majority of the work is performed in a remote setting with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities.  There may be a lack of immediate access to critical medical services as well as urban community services. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The work requires routine sitting, walking, standing and bending. Occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds. Applicants will be required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-hire physical and functional capacity exam. 

Denali Universal Services (DUS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.