Armed Security Guard

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC); Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Native Corporation seeks an Armed Security Guard in Spokane, WA. The role requires guarding government interests, completing background checks, and maintaining access control procedures.

The candidate must meet stringent pre-employment standards, including a valid state security license, and pass bi-annual firearms qualifications and First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Responsibilities include routine rounds, alarm monitoring, incident reporting, and assisting with visitor management

Qualifications

• Education requirements: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine checks of various locations during assigned rounds.
• Perform guard duties including testing, monitoring, and responding to fire alarms and security systems.
• Notify Front Desk or emergency services in case of emergencies or incidents affecting Government interests.
• Report equipment malfunctions and potential fire hazards promptly.
• Issue identification cards/badges and manage visitor center operations.
• Assist with traffic operations and rover patrols, responding to alarms and incidents.

Skills

Proficient with computing

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC

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).

About this position: Armed Security Guard

Location: Spokane, WA

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Wage/Salary Range: $21.50/per hr.

Full time: $2500 - $1000 after 90 days, $1500 after 180 days

Part Time: $1250 - $500 after 90 days, $750 after 180 days

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct routine checks of various locations during assigned rounds, with flexibility to adjust schedules for unusual conditions and document any deviations.
• Perform guard duties including testing, monitoring, and responding to fire alarms, electronic security systems, and participating in emergency evacuation plans.
• Promptly notify the Front Desk, and if necessary, emergency services, in case of emergencies or incidents affecting Government interests.
• Report equipment malfunctions and potential fire hazards promptly.
• Follow established procedures for handling lost and found articles, attempting to return property to rightful owners.
• Participate in quarterly emergency exercises to test responsiveness and knowledge of emergency procedures, with documentation and review.
• Issue identification cards/badges and manage visitor center operations.
• Assist with traffic operations and conduct rover foot patrols, responding to alarms and incidents, providing assistance as needed.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• No previous revocation or denial of private investigator or security guard license.
• No felony convictions in any state or territory.
• No bankruptcy or documented financial distress in the past 48 months.
• No convictions for specified crimes, including illegal weapon possession and drug distribution.
• No engagement in unauthorized private investigation or security guard activities.
• All employees must hold a Position of Trust.
• Must possess a valid Security Guard License for the applying state.
• Pre-assignment evaluations, including background checks, employment verification, education verification, residence history, military service record, criminal record check (no felony or moral turpitude convictions), drug screening, credit report, and driving history.
• Basic knowledge of computerized access control and video monitoring systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Applicants must be proficient with computer applications, to include but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Applicants must pass all government required training to include but not limited to, bi-annual firearms qualifications, and First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (every 2 years).

Preferred

• N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not supervisory

DOT Covered/Safety‑Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prospective employees must be able to meet and maintain a medical surveillance program requirement. This program consists of a mandatory annual medical physical to ensure that each employee is fit for duty.

Fitness Standards: Candidates must meet or surpass the 25th percentile in three key areas:

• Flexibility: Assessed through the Sit and Reach test, measuring lower back, leg, and shoulder flexibility to the nearest quarter inch.
• Upper Body Strength: Evaluated with the Bench Press test, measuring one repetition at 5‑pound increments relative to body weight.
• Cardio‑Respiratory Fitness: Determined by the 1.5 Mile Run, conducted on a flat surface and measured in minutes and seconds.
• PEB Requalification: After initial qualification, officers must annually requalify. Those failing to meet minimum standards have thirty (30) calendar days for remediation. Failure to meet requirements within this period leads to Weapons Restriction.

Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB): This comprehensive fitness test comprises three components categorized by age and gender, with performance ranked on a percentile scale. For example, a male aged 35‑39 is in the 99th percentile if they meet specific criteria for flexibility, bench press, and 1.5-mile run. See provided chart for percentile benchmarks during interview.

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work Environments for this position include but are not limited to, exposure of inclement weather, stand/sitting/walking for long periods of time, office environment (computer exposure), emergency situations, and any other environment exposure because of performance of outlined essential duties.

Additional Qualifying Factors

• As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.