Armed Security Officer

Job Summary:

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is seeking a qualified Armed Security Guard to join our team at the Center for Disease Control in Pittsburgh, PA. As an Armed Security Guard, you will be responsible for enforcing regulations to prevent breaches of security, exercising judgment and discretion in dealing with various situations, and providing access and egress services to property.

• Enforce regulations to prevent breaches of security and exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with various situations.
• Provide access and egress services to property, keep situations under surveillance, and report situations to appropriate authorities.
• Conduct tours, register locations, and make routine checks of offices, laboratories, corridors, parking lots, storage sites, and other areas.
• Perform all designated guard functions, including testing, monitoring, and responding to building fire alarm and electronic security systems.
• Ensure the safety and protection of building personnel and property against injury, molestation, loss, or damage from preventable causes.
• Report hazardous conditions and items in need of repair or attention.
• Maintain daily reports and log entries for visitors and facility assessment reports.
• Prepare additional reports for incidents such as thefts, auto accidents, and parking citation issuance statistics.
• Provide a high state of security in and around buildings and respond to emergency situations, acts of terrorism, bomb threats, internal disorder, civilian employee demonstrations, or other criminal acts.
• Notify the Visitor Control Center and police and fire departments in the event of an emergency or unusual occurrence.
• Turn off unnecessary lights, close windows, open, close, and secure doors, and check safes, vaults, cabinets, and security doors.
• Observe and enforce building regulations and review and be familiar with the Code of Federal Regulations 41 CFR titled Management and Buildings and Grounds.
• Check machinery/equipment malfunctioning and report any evidence of potential fire hazards.
• Comply with established procedures pertaining to lost and found articles and record the recovery of found property.
• Supervisors and guards shall be familiar with all areas of the buildings and surrounding grounds to ensure a quick response to routine and emergency calls.
• Participate in quarterly exercises at designated site locations to test the responsiveness of the guard force and knowledge of their responsibilities in emergency situations.
• Be familiar with the operation of elevators for transport of building occupants in emergency situations and with the operation of emergency evacuation chairs.
• Issue permanent and/or temporary identification (ID) cards/badges and perform all functions necessary to furnish the completed photo identification to authorized CDC-NIOSH employees, contractors, service personnel, and visitors.
• Provide specific ancillary services needed by programs at leased properties that have been coordinated with the COR and the Program Manager.
• Conduct visitor center operations, including issuing badges, maintaining visitor records, and operating x-ray machines and metal detectors.
• Assist with traffic operations on the properties to control traffic flow.
• Conduct rover foot patrols, both interior and exterior, as well as motorized patrol responding to fire, intrusion, and other alarms; answering service calls and documenting all reports of crimes, security violations, or incidents; providing emergency first aid and escorts; assisting with emergency evacuations; manning vehicle check points and conducting inspections.
• Perform enhanced access control procedures for CDC laboratories and special exclusion areas.

• Be at least 21 years old or older.
• Have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Have not had a previous private investigator or security guard license revoked or denied in any state.
• Have not been declared incompetent by a court because of a mental defect or illness.
• In the past or presently suffer from narcotics addiction or dependence or habitual drunkenness.
• Have not been convicted of a misdemeanor under the Lautenberg Amendment (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9))
• Have not been convicted of a felony in any state or territory.
• Has not filed for bankruptcy or another form of documented financial distress in the past 48 months.
• Have not been convicted of any of the following crimes:
  • Illegally using, carrying or possessing a pistol or other dangerous weapon
  • Making or possessing burglar's instruments
  • Buying or receiving stolen property
  • Entering a building unlawfully
  • Aiding an inmate's escape from prison
  • Distributing illicit drugs; or
  • Any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or for which dishonesty of character is a necessary element.
• Have never:
  • Engaged in the private investigation or security guard business without a license
  • Transferred security guard or firearms license to an unlicensed person or subcontracted with an unlicensed person or firm to conduct investigations or security guard business
  • Employed anyone to conduct investigations or security guard business who was in violation of any of the prohibitions or requirements of law
  • Falsely represented that they are, or any other person is a law enforcement official, or a person licensed as an investigator or guard.
  • Made any false report with respect to any matter relating to employment
  • Divulged any information obtained from or for a client without express permission
  • Knowingly accepted employment to obtain information intended for illegal purposes; or
  • Authorized or encouraged another person to engage in any of the above activities.
• All potential employees must hold a Position of Trust.
• Must have Security Guard License for applying state.
• Pre-assignment evaluations of each security officer will assess the suitability of the officer to CDCs security program. Prospective employees must submit to a CDC administered Background Check. Such evaluations will include a minimum of the following:
  • Previous employment verification (up to 10 years)
  • Education certificate(s) verification
  • Past residences (up to 10 years)
  • Record of previous military service (if applicable)
  • Record of all criminal convictions (No felony or moral turpitude convictions)
  • Citizenship: Must be U.S. Citizens
  • Drug testing/screening by a certified drug screening service. A random drug testing program must also be submitted to and approved by CDC.
  • Credit Report to indicate financial responsibility and low risk for financial pressure
  • A valid state drivers license and a motor vehicle driving history report that indicates a low-risk record.
• Prospective employees must be literate in English to the extent of speaking, reading and understanding printed regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and be able to compose and write reports which convey complete and accurate information which is understandable and readable.
• The members of the security force must have basic knowledge of computerized access control, and video monitoring systems.
• Prospective employees must pass drug test prior to hire and be subject to a random program that tests 25% of the workforce on a quarterly basis.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

• Applicant must be proficient with computer applications, to include but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Applicant must pass all government required training to include but not limited to, bi-annual firearms qualifications, and First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (every 2 years).

Necessary Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prospective employees must be able to meet and maintain a medical surveillance program requirement. This program consists of a mandatory annual medical physical to ensure that each employee is fit for duty.

Each member of the Security Guard Force who is required (and authorized per applicable state laws) to carry a firearm must pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB). New security guards must pass the PEB prior to assuming security duties at the CDCs NIOSH facilities and maintain their fitness throughout the contract (PEB scores can be checked here: PEB Scores for Age and Gender | Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers ).

• After initial PEB qualifications, must re-qualify on an annual basis.
• SGOs failing to meet the minimum standards during annual requalification be allowed thirty (30) calendar days to successfully meet minimum standards. Security Guards failing to meet requirements after 30 calendar days will be placed on Weapons Restriction.

Physical Efficiency Battery:

The PEB is a fitness test consisting of three differing components to measure the fitness level of the officer. The PEB is categorized by age and gender and with a graduated (percentile) scale that ranks officers performance from the highest (99th percentile) to the lowest (1st percentile).

Candidates must meet or exceed the 25th percentile as reflected in the following Table.

1. Sit and Reach This tests the officers flexibility in the lower back, legs and shoulders. The officer shall sit on the floor in front of the measuring device. They shall bend at the waist pushing a block down the device. The stretch must be a static stretch and the officers calves must remain in contact with the floor. The test is measured to the quarter inch.
2. Bench Press This test measures the officers upper body strength for one repetition. The test is conducted on a single fulcrum bench for safety purposes. The officer is to press the weight straight up until they have locked out their arms. The test is measured in 5-pound increments. Officers are weighed at the time of the test (in PT gear) and the appropriate percentage of the officers weight is used to determine the percentage to be bench pressed.
3. 1.5 Mile Run This test measures the cardio-respiratory fitness of the officer. It is conducted on a flat surface track / pre-measured (flat) course/treadmill. The test is measured in minutes and seconds.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation safety-sensitive functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work Environments for this position include but are not limited to, exposure of inclement weather, stand/sitting/walking for long periods of time, office environment (computer exposure), emergency situations, and any other environment exposure because of performance of outlined essential duties.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results.

Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.