Security Officer I

Job Summary:

This Security Officer I position provides armed security services to Camp Navajo facilities to protect against threats that would justify the use of force, to include deadly force. Conducts physical security activities associated with installation access control and critical asset protection. Provides other physical security equipment and services necessary to secure ARNG resources and personnel as approved by Army Operations Division Protection branch (ARNG-ODP).

Key Responsibilities:

• Control entry to and egress from the installation/facility via designated access control points (ACP) at the outermost perimeter of the boundary or cantonment area.
• Inspect all types of commercial deliveries to include their drivers and occupants, entering DOD owned or controlled installations and facilities.
• Control entry and egress of personnel and vehicles, via entry control point, of designated restricted areas.
• Maintain logs of access into the restricted area IAW Army regulations.
• Conducting vehicle and rail car inspections for deliveries with HAZMAT/explosive/ordnance into the restricted area.
• Conducting security and escorts for HAZMAT/explosive/ordnance material transported to the restricted area.
• Support compliance with Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance program.
• Maintain visibility of an area, or of means of access to an area containing AA&E, through monitoring CCTV, ADVM System, and physical checking sites and reporting inspections.
• Monitor Intrusion Detection System and provide armed security personnel capable of responding to the scene of security alerts involving AA&E.
• Security checks of installation/facility perimeters, and sensitive or critical areas to counter criminal, terrorist, and hostile threats.
• Monitor Electronic Security Systems (ESS) and devices, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) associated with installation access control and critical asset protection.
• Serve as first responder to an incident on the installation to preserve life, limb, and eyesight and act IAW National Incident Management system to emergency response.
• Provide emergency escorts and access to external emergency responders.
• Assist in the direction to evacuate the installation personnel and secure installation infrastructure during a natural disaster, terrorist incident, industrial accident, or any other emergency event requiring evacuation of personnel.
• Interact with foreign military and civilian nationals in support of the NEW START inspections.
• Support Morale, Welfare, and Recreation program at CN.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• General Access Control Point operating procedures, patrol operations, and emergency response.
• Ability to learn and apply search & seizure, arrest, use of force procedures.
• Must possess a functional knowledge of personal computer operations in a network environment.
• Electronic devices (i.e., radio and communications, computers, monitors, recording, and photography) and other security equipment.
• Ability to learn standardized federal laws, regulations, methods, procedures, operating techniques, state, and local laws to perform tasks including, but not limited to, pursuing and apprehending persons fleeing a crime scene; performing dispatcher duties involving passing of directions and information to officers on posting assignments; seeking, detecting, and protecting evidence and witnesses at the scene of an incident; and detaining witnesses and suspects.
• Ability to comprehend a wide variety of security, fire, and environmental alarm systems and the action appropriate in the event of their activation.
• Firearms and tactics utilized in emergency situations.
• Understand and follow Army Regulation (AR), Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) Directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), policy letters, and other written guidance.
• Game and Fish regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities described. The preferred candidate for this position will possess an Arizona (DPS) Guard Card, has experience working within the Military Police or former law enforcement, and has certification in Physical Security Courses and Anti-terrorism Courses.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license.
• Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 3 investigation for purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance eligibility and Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be able to qualify on all assigned and issued weapons to include lethal and less than lethal.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an AZ Armed and Unarmed Security Guard training certification within 6 months of hire.

Benefits:

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

Retirement:

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

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