Security Guard

About the role

Ahtna Logistics, LLC has a requirement for Guard services at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Guards represent the company within a security or safety capacity. These employees provide general security officer support to the client and perform other duties as required by individual job sites and assignments. Due to the wide variety of environments supported, some or all of the essential duties and responsibilities may be performed by Guards at each site, depending upon the requirements of each, the time of day, day of the week, and/or weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a security deterrent by remaining visible and presenting a neat and professional appearance in a properly worn uniform and associated equipment.
• Implement existing regulations and otherwise carry out routine procedures and operations of their security officer unit.
• Report all deviations, irregularities, or violations of security procedures to the proper authority for an entire assigned shift, normally eight (8) hours in duration each, but no more than twelve (12) hours for any given shift.
• Maintain confidentiality of client proprietary information and/or government classified information.
• Monitor alarms, closed circuit television monitors, and areas/entrances to facilities through direct visual observation and audio monitoring.
• Read written instructions, warning labels, signs, and other communications in the English language.
• Maintain courteous, professional relationships with client employees, customers, guests, visitors, and the public, presenting a positive image of the company, the client’s organization, and their representatives.
• Answer the telephone and/or operate PBX systems.
• Control ingress and egress to buildings and property.
• Operate and/or monitor equipment controls connected with security/safety equipment and functions.
• Escort and assist client employees and visitors in restricted or hazardous areas.
• Operate safety equipment when needed, such as fire extinguishers.
• Drive company-owned light vehicles when required.
• Monitor, lock, and unlock doors, elevators, gates, etc. as needed.
• All outdoor activities may take place in any weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance.
• Must be able to be certified into the Individual Reliability Program and meet all other requirements as required under AR 190-56, AR 380-67 and AR 600-85 (most current versions).
• Must be able to qualify with their assigned weapons semiannually.
• Must be able to pass an annual physical agility test (PAT).
• Must possess sufficient hand-eye coordination and training to safely handle, operate, shoot, maintain, and qualify with an assigned weapon, plus assorted associated equipment such as handcuffs, nightsticks, and/or pepper spray.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Able to speak, read, and write and understand the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak Spanish.

Shareholder Preference

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Physical Demands

• Employees may stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time at assigned workstations, and briefly run or hurry in emergency situations.
• The walking may consist of building and grounds inspections that may consist of covering as much as two (2) miles every two (2) hours, and may entail negotiating uneven ground and poorly lit areas such as construction areas.
• The employee may also climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Lifting/carrying assorted packages and/or equipment (such as flashlights, radios, guns, ammunition, watchman’s clocks, keys, etc.) that weigh up to fifteen (15) pounds total weight for extended periods; and up to fifty (50) pounds for brief periods (such as accepting delivery of packages or moving road barricades).
• May also lift covers, stoop, kneel, and crouch while checking equipment and areas, filing documents, operating panels/computers, including discerning between colored (especially red/green) lights and displays.
• Perform other duties that could be classified as “light” work.

Work Environment

The guard force will be required to work odd hours and be exposed to high summer temperatures ranging from 99–115 degrees during the summer months and cold temperatures below 0–40 degrees during the winter months. The northern part of the range is considered “isolated” meaning there are no places to purchase food or beverages so contractor personnel will need to be prepared to bring their own food and water when on duty.