Security Guard I

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Description of General Duties:

• Provide access control and facility security for NAS Fallon Centroid and Fleet Tactical Training Range facilities.
• Carries out instructions primarily oriented toward ensuring that emergencies and security violations are readily discovered and reported to appropriate authority. Intervenes directly only in situations which require minimal action to safeguard property or persons.
• Monitors radio communications to maintain range access records. May be required to operate handheld radio.
• Observes vehicle traffic and validates facility entrance requirements. 
• Verifies visitor access and maintains visitor control log.
• Issues visitor badges and verifies escort requirements as necessary.
• Conducts regular perimeter and building checks.
• Responsible for the safekeeping of facilities and equipment and the safeguarding of sensitive information.  Controls building access and performs physical security checks.
• Restricts access to facilities to authorized personnel. 
• Maintains current access roster.  Maintains the log of all personnel entering or leaving the facilities. 
• Responsible for communications with Guard posts and roving patrols and for monitoring passive surveillance and alarms systems.
• Develops and maintains emergency incident and response procedures.  Responsible for accident/incident reporting. 
• Issues badges to cleared contractor employees, Government employees, and to visitors who have a valid Visit Authorization Request (VAR) on file. 
• Visually checks all vehicles entering restricted areas for unauthorized items such as alcohol, cameras, firearms, etc.  Assists in annotation of roving patrol personnel in Job Control absence. 
• Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested. 

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Two years’ experience in military or Industrial Security
• Six months’ experience in administrative, technical, clerical, military or other work that involved:
• Written procedures
• Rules or regulations in contacts with coworkers, supervisors, or members of the public to provide a service
• Respond to inquiries
• Obtain information
• Ability to speak, read, and write English Minimum Position-Specific Training Required:
• Six months’ experience involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, trespass, maintaining order, and protecting life
• Capable of comprehending and implementing instructions concerning the operation of mechanical equipment such as generators, air conditioners, fire protection equipment, and other emergency equipment.
• Ability to perform in a professional manner and maintain a neat and clean appearance
• Possess a valid state Driver’s License

Citizenship and Security Clearance Requirements:

• US Citizen
• Obtain and maintain the appropriate level of clearance

Certification Requirements:

• None

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: 

• Work is primarily conducted in a single person guard shack located at an access control point.
• Occasional lifting to 20 pounds, sitting while using the computer terminal, use of sight, hearing and speech abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to signal and talk or listen. 
• The employee is required to walk over uneven terrain in low light conditions during periodic rounds several times a shift; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat, cold, wet and/or humid conditions. 
• This position may work one of three shifts that cover a 24-hour period. Later shifts often require that the employee is alone at a remote site.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.

Reports To:  Security Coordinator

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.