Guard Shift Supervisor

Employer: Ahtna Support and Training Services, LLC
Location:White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, United States  
Summary :

Ahtna Support and Training Services, LLC has a requirement for Guard services at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

The shift supervisor shall be responsible to the COG for the conduct, performance, appearance,

training, and scheduling of all individuals employed and shall supervise all personnel required to perform the security guard services as stated in the PWS.

The security supervisor is a supervisory level employee who is placed in charge

of security officers representing the company with WSMR

in a security or safety capacity. The officer may be in charge of employees assigned to a particular location, function, or shift. These employees provide general security

officer support to the client and perform other duties as required by individual j

ob sites and assignments. Due to the wide variety of environments supported, some or all of the following functions and skills may be performed by security officers at each site, depending upon the requirements of each, the time of day, day of the week, and/or weather conditions. The supervisor must meet all the same requirements and be able to perform the same duties as

the officers under his/her supervision.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

Maintain a security deterrent and supervisory example by remaining visible and presenting a neat and professional appearance in a properly worn uniform and associated equipment. In addition shall be responsible for the conduct,

performance, appearance, training, and scheduling of all individuals under their direct supervision. Shall also implement existing regulations and otherwise carry out routine procedures and operations of their security officer unit. All deviations, irregularities, or violations of security procedures shall be reported to the proper authority. Thismust be done 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.

Public relations skills will include maintaining 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. Answering the telephone and/or operating PBX systems. Control ingress and egress to buildings and property.

 

Special Skills

Since the client facilities require armed officers, they 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, night sticks, and/or pepper spray. They may also be required to operate typewriters and/or

computers in performance of administrative duties, and maintain hand-written logs and reports.

 

Qualifications Required: 

Employees shall be US Citizens, and be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance. All employees shall 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).

Guard personnel shall be able to qualify with their assigned weapons semiannually and pass an annual physical agility test (PAT). Able to speak, read, and write in proper English is required

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Must be 21 years of age or older

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Preferred

A security supervisor should have administrative and supervisory experience in security, safety, or law enforcement administration and operations in military, police, or civilian security environments. A minimum of three (3) years such experience, or college level education in security administration, police science, or similar disciplines, or a combination of both is preferred, and required in most instances. Other qualifications such as completion of security supervisory courses, police academies, or similar disciplines will be considered.

Ability to speak Spanish is desirable.

 

Working 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.

 

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). They 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.

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