Lieutenant

About Bering Straits Professional Services

Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world-class management of global logistics, training, and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPS is certified by the . In February 2022, BSPS became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified company. BSPS received the ISO 9001 quality standard certification through the Performance Review Institute (PRI).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out routine checks of various locations during assigned rounds, adjusting schedules for unusual conditions and documenting any deviations.
• Perform guard duties including testing, monitoring, and responding to fire alarms, electronic security systems, and participating in emergency evacuation plans.
• Promptly notify the Security Operations Center and emergency services in case of emergencies or incidents affecting Government interests.
• Report equipment malfunctions and potential fire hazards promptly.
• Handle lost and found articles, attempting to return property to rightful owners.
• Participate in quarterly emergency exercises to test responsiveness and knowledge of emergency procedures, with documentation and review.
• Issue identification cards/badges and manage visitor center operations.
• Assist with traffic operations and conduct rover foot patrols, responding to alarms and incidents, providing assistance as needed.
• Aid in scheduling of officers in day-to-day operations, training events, and extra coverage as needed.
• Review incident and daily reports for accuracies, inconsistencies, and readability.
• Assist in hiring new officers, payroll, and creating policies to better fulfill the mission and duties required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• At least 21 years old.
• A U.S. citizen.
• No previous private investigator or security guard license revoked or denied in any state.
• No previous declaration of incompetence by a court because of a mental defect or illness.
• No history of narcotics addiction or dependence or habitual drunkenness.
• No previous conviction under the "Lautenberg Amendment" (18 U.S.C.922(g)(9)).
• No previous felony conviction in any state or territory.
• No bankruptcy or other documented financial distress in the past 48 months.
• No previous conviction for 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.
• No previous conviction for engaging in the private investigation or security guard business without a license, transferring security guard or firearms license to an unlicensed person, subcontracting with an unlicensed person or firm, or encouraging others to engage in any of the above activities.
• Must hold a Position of Trust.
• Must have a Security Guard License for the applying state.
• Pass a pre-assignment evaluation of each security officer to assess suitability for CDC’s security program.
• Submit to a CDC-administered Background Check, including previous employment verification, education certificate(s) verification, past residences, record of previous military service (if applicable), record of all criminal convictions (no felony or moral turpitude convictions), citizenship verification, drug testing/screening, credit report, valid state driver’s license, and motor vehicle driving history report.
• Pass a drug test prior to being hired and be subject to a random program that tests 25% of the workforce on a quarterly basis.
• Proficient with computer applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail, good verbal and written communications, including legible report writing.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Reliable and have a strong work ethic.
• Reliable transportation and a current Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain or possess any applicable security guard or weapons permit as necessary.
• Pass a background check covering the last 10 years and pass a drug screening due to the nature of the position.
• Pass a physical fitness test, complete required training, and pass examination.
• Pass all government-required training, including bi-annual firearms qualifications, expandable baton (every 3 years), and First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (every 2 years), as well as other training as assigned.
• Preferred: Baton, First Aid/CPR/AED, and handcuffing certification, 2+ years of verifiable security or related work, 2+ years of honorable military service, 2+ years of supervisory experience.

Necessary Physical Requirements

• Sit and Reach: 25.00 inches of flexibility.
• Bench Press: Push 172.14% of body weight.
• 1.5 Mile Run: Run 1.5 miles in 9:15.

Work Environment

• Exposure to inclement weather, standing/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.