Security Officer: Chugach Electric (Anchorage, Rotational)

JOB SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, the Security Officer provides security and protection of work site(s), personnel and assets at the Chugach Electric southcentral power generation facility located near Minnesota Parkway and International Airport Road in Anchorage. Enforces site-specific security and safety measures, performs regular patrols of assigned premises, and responds to incidents based on established standard operational procedures. 

The schedule for this position is a 2x2 week rotation, working a 12-hour shift. Housing and transportation are not provided.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of experience in law enforcement, military police, corrections, or private security
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Valid driver’s license. A reliable means of transportation and communication.
• Alaska State Unarmed Security Officer License or able to obtain within established timeframe.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or able to obtain within 120 days after hired
• Must be able to complete minimum job training requirements (provided by the company) including OC Pepper Spray, Arrests and Handcuffing, Defensive Driving, and other.
• 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 check, drug test (including marijuana), and a post-offer physical/fitness for duty evaluation.

SKILLS/APTITUDES

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Maturity of judgement and behavior and able to present self in a highly professional manner with the understanding that honesty, integrity and ethics are essential.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with all visitors, coworkers, vendors, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives and provide clear directions and respond accordingly.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, two-way radio, etc.)
• Ability to work well under pressure, ability to work well alone and within a team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Deliver security services in accordance with the approved facility security plan, site-specific standard operating procedures (SOP), and post orders.
• Provide protection of work site, personnel and assets from such events such as assault, theft, vandalism, harassment and other disruptive incidents.
• 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. Affect an arrest, if necessary, using handcuffs and assist management and law enforcement officials in emergency situations as needed.
• 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, or telephone/radio transmissions.
• Conduct visual surveillance for extended periods of time and control access of personnel, materials and equipment to and within the work site.
• Respond to general alarms, power outages, broken water/power lines, suspicious activity or security breaches of any kind. Extinguish fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.
• Process visitors and produce access badges, monitor traffic and parking, may operate and monitor CCTV equipment.
• Understand and employ appropriate safety measures working in close proximity to high voltage electricity and/or highly flammable/caustic materials (natural gas, diesel, ammonia, glycol).
• Conduct regular and random patrols (by foot or vehicle) of buildings and grounds, examining doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are properly secured.
• Conduct incident investigations and complete appropriate documentation/reports.
• Effectively and coherently communicate over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Complete all company and job required documentation (i.e. Daily Security Reports, Incident Reports, Time-Cards, etc.) accurately and timely.
• Complete all company/client required training including but not limited to OC Pepper Spray, Arrests and Handcuffing, Defensive Training, First Aid/CPR/AED, etc.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle in a variety of settings and varying weather conditions.
• Maintain composure and control in stressful situations and/or emergency situations and perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters per established procedures.

BENEFITS

Full-time Regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, 401k Plan and other supplemental benefit plans. e. Full-time regular employees are provided access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.