Security Sergeant: Port Of Alaska

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Security Captain, the Security Sergeant is responsible for the management and supervision of security personnel, equipment, and facilities. This position is rotational, working a 2 week on / 2 week off schedule.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five (5) years law enforcement, military, or commercial security services experience, or combination thereof. Successful completion of a state or federal law enforcement/peace officer training program, or equivalent military training program.

• Valid State of Alaska Armed Security Guard License (or ability to obtain)

• Valid driver's license and no more than three traffic violations within the past three years

• Current Emergency Trauma Technician certification or ability to obtain

• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or ability to obtain

• Minimum of two years of Security Officer (or higher) level experience in a facility regulated by the T.S.A. or the M.T.S.A., as well as experience working with agents and assigns of the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Alaska State Troopers, Anchorage Police and Fire Departments, and the Anchorage Office of Emergency Management.

• Six (6) months experience successfully working with personnel from the USCG or TSA during announced and unannounced inspections and compliance checks.

• Minimum 25 years of age.

• Able and willing to be pepper spray qualified.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Strong working knowledge of 33 CFR 105

• Notify the Security Captain in emergency situations, and liaison with port clients, port administration, federal, state, and local agencies until the Captain or Facility Security Officer arrives

• Understand the administrative duties and responsibilities of the Security Captain

• Ensure all required paperwork is completed by the end of the shift and turned in to the Security Captain

• Ensure that all assigned equipment, uniforms, and gear is properly worn and maintained

• Ensure that all port security facilities and vehicles have been cleaned and any problems or malfunctions have been documented and passed on the Captain

• Schedule personnel and coordinate adjustments of the workforce to meet immediate and projected manpower requirements in accordance with DUS policies and procedures

• Supervise training of assigned personnel on the job, provide direct instruction to security officers, and ensure that client and DUS training program requirements are met

• Maintain established standards of officer performance by personal example and commendation of superior performance, progressive discipline, and direct contact with personnel on a regular basis

• Evaluate and make recommendations to officers regarding their reports, daily duties and procedures, and take corrective action as necessary to achieve optimum overall performance, in accordance with DUS personnel policies

• Assure that all assigned personnel are personally prepared to perform their duties

• Be available to provide back up support for personnel on duty and make management level decisions in emergencies until the Captain or Facility Security Officer arrive

• Identify and develop personnel for promotion

• Assure that all personnel are treated fairly and that consideration is given to their personal needs, in accordance with the DUS Guarantee of Fair Treatment

• Willingness to perform others duties as required

• Willingness to work at various locations as required

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail: Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate

• Communication Skills: Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers and others

• Decision Making: Makes choices or reaches conclusions by establishing objectives, gathering relevant information, identifying alternatives, setting criteria for the decision, and selecting the best option

• Planning and Organizing: Systematically develops plans, prioritizes, organizes and manages resources in order to accomplish business goals within a specific time period

• Workforce Development: Effective in the recruitment, selection, development, and retention of competent staff members

• Management: Plans, organizes, directs, monitors, and controls a group of one or more employees or one or more entities to accomplish organizational goals and objectives

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DUS is an equal opportunity employer.