Sergeant

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 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a) contractor. 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). PRI recognized BSPS for having met the stringent requirements of international standards, ongoing commitment to satisfying stakeholders, and a dedication to continual improvement of their management systems. Through this certification, BSPS has joined an elite number of organizations worldwide who have achieved certification to this globally recognized ISO 9001 quality standard.

About This Position

Sergeant – BSPS PA In Pittsburgh, PA

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Routine checks of offices, laboratories, corridors, parking lots, storage sites, and other such locations, as appropriate for each round and tour.
• Authorize deviations from the established schedules whenever unusual conditions or circumstances occur. In such cases, the reasoning for the deviation shall be noted on the guard’s tour report.
• Perform all designated guard functions including testing, monitoring, and responding to building fire alarm and electronic security systems, closed circuit television, participation in fire evacuation, access and egress services, and other emergency evacuation plans.
• Notify the Security Operations Center and when directed, the police and fire departments in the event of an emergency or an unusual occurrence adversely affecting the interest of the Government.
• Turn off unnecessary lights; close windows; open, close, and secure doors; and check safes, vaults, cabinets, and security doors, if possible.
• Annotate and make notifications of discrepancies found.
• Check machinery/equipment malfunctioning when alarms, unusual noises, and odors occur (if applicable). Also, report any evidence of potential fire hazards to the Visitor Control post or an authorized representative.
• Comply with established procedures, as outlined in Post Orders, pertaining to lost and found articles. Record the recovery of found property and attempt to identify and return property to their proper owner. After 24 hours, unclaimed found property shall be turned in to the Visitor Control Center.
• Participate in quarterly exercises at designated site location. The exercise shall test the responsiveness of the guard force and knowledge of their responsibilities in a variety of emergency situations. Exercises shall be documented and an after-action review conducted.
• Issue permanent and/or temporary identification (ID) cards/badges and perform all functions necessary to furnish the completed photo identification to authorized CDC employees, contractors, service personnel, and visitors.
• Conduct visitor center operations that include issuing badges; maintaining visitor records; and operating x-ray machines and metal detectors.
• Aid with traffic operations on the properties to control traffic flow.
• Conduct rover foot patrols, both interior and exterior, 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.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Level of Experience Requirements: Minimum 1 year experience
• Age: At least 21 years old or older
• Citizenship: Must be U.S. Citizens
• 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 previous 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 previous bankruptcy or other form of 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 engagement 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 to conduct investigations or security guard business, employing anyone to conduct investigations or security guard business who was in violation of any of the prohibitions or requirements of law, falsely representing that they are, or any other person is a law enforcement official, or a person licensed as an investigator or guard, making any false report with respect to any matter relating to employment, divulging any information obtained from or for a client without express permission, knowingly accepting employment to obtain information intended for illegal purposes, or authorized or encouraged another person to engage in any of the above activities
• Must hold a Position of Trust
• Must have Security Guard License for applying state
• Prior to assignment, must undergo a pre-assignment evaluation to assess suitability for CDC’s security program
• Potential employees must submit to a CDC-administered Background Check
• 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
• Must have basic knowledge of computerized access control and video monitoring systems
• Potential employees must 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 verifiable supervisor experience

Necessary Physical Requirements

• Sit and Reach: Test the officer’s flexibility in the lower back, legs, and shoulders.
• Bench Press: Test the officer’s upper body strength for one repetition.
• 1.5 Mile Run: Measure the cardio-respiratory fitness of the officer.