Armed Guard

3 weeks ago


Tucson, United States Akima Full time

**Overview**

**Work Where it Matters**

AGS, an Akima company, is not just another federal security solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AGS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

**For our shareholders**, AGS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

**For our government customers**, AGS delivers the people, equipment, and processes that safeguard federal buildings, military bases, and detention centers while supporting customers’ complex missions.

**As an AGS employee**, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

**Hourly Rate: $30.00/hour**

**Job Summary**:
AGS is looking for Armed Guards to join our team of outstanding and dedicated professionals

The Armed Guard generally provides armed security services to protect, control access and administer other associated security services to assigned areas, functions, and facilities.

Requires excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills for interacting with the customer and the general public and perform multiple tasks in tandem. Requires the ability to work effectively without constant supervision.

**Responsibilities**

**Responsibilities**:
**General Description of Duties**:
In this position you will enforce regulations and procedures designed to prevent breaches of security, exercises judgment and uses discretion in responding to incidents and emergencies, determining whether to intervene directly, ask for assistance as time permits, keep situation under control or surveillance, or to report incident or situation to the appropriate authority for handling. As assigned, ensure the safety and security of individuals who are placed in custodial detention. Duties require specialized training in methods and techniques of protecting controlled areas. The Guard II is required to demonstrate proficiency with firearms and other special weapons, and to meet rigorous physical fitness standards.
- Escorts of detainees in custody while present at medical treatment facilities, courtrooms, detention facilities, and any other guard services
- Serves detainees prepared meals as required or directed
- Conducts searches of holding cells and/or detainees as required or directed
- providing security/escort at local medical facilities, for the duration of the detainee’s hospital care, restricting unauthorized public access to detainees
- Provides security as directed by TOMs to various locations throughout the facility
- Performs searches of vehicles and persons as directed by the contract or contracting officer’s representatives
- Enforces regulations and procedures designed to prevent breaches of security, exercise judgment and uses discretion in responding to incidents and emergencies.
- Maintains the security of all areas by taking actions as required
- Takes charge of your post by securing and protecting personnel and property for which you are responsible until properly relieved
- Complies with orders and instructions given. These responsibilities continue until relieved by proper authority
- Reports all violations of orders you must enforce
- Gives the alarm in case of disorder or emergency
- Reports unusual events that threaten security or endangers life or property
- Takes reasonable counteraction to save life and property or lessen danger. At the same time, you must maintain the security of your post and remain alert during the emergency
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Must be at least 21 years of age
- US citizen and resided in the U.S. for the last five years
- Must have a H.S. Diploma or GED
- Must have a current State of Arizona Armed Guard license
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must have 1 year of law enforcement, or armed security guard, or detention/corrections or military; or 6 months for security officers with experience related to detaining civil or administrative detainees
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
- Must have intermediate written English skills, including ability to prepare detailed written reports and fill out forms
- Must be able to pass all training and obtain all required certifications
- All prospective new hire must be able to pass a pre-employment physical to proceed throu


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