Armed Security Officer

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Professional Services in Pittsburgh is seeking an Armed Security Officer. This role performs routine checks of facilities, monitors security systems, and assists in emergencies. Your duties include coordinating with the Visitor Center, conducting patrols, and ensuring access control and safety procedures are followed.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, be a U.S. citizen, and possess at least 1 year of security experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• US citizenship is required.
• Minimum 1 year of security-related experience.
• No prior PI or security guard license revoked or denied.

Responsibilities

• Guard duties including checks of offices, laboratories, corridors, parking lots and storage sites.
• Authorize deviations from schedules when unusual conditions arise and document reasons.
• Operate and monitor fire alarms, CCTV, and other security systems; assist in evacuations.
• Notify authorities during emergencies or unusual incidents affecting government interests.
• Turn off lights, secure doors and safes; inspect equipment and report hazards.

Skills

Security operations

Patrol

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

US citizenship

Job description

About Bering Straits Professional Services

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

Armed Security Officer in Pittsburgh, PA

Wage/Salary: 24.23 per hr.

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Guards shall make 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 Visitor Control 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‑NIOSH 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.
• Assist with traffic operations on the properties to control traffic flow.
• Conduct rover foot patrols, both interior and exterior, as well as motorized patrol 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
• Have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Have not had a previous private investigator or security guard license revoked or denied in any state.
• Have not been declared incompetent by a court because of a mental defect or illness.
• In the past or presently suffer from narcotics addiction or dependence or habitual drunkenness.
• Have not been convicted of a misdemeanor under the "Lautenberg Amendment" (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)).
• Have not been convicted of a felony in any state or territory.
• Has not filed for bankruptcy or another form of documented financial distress in the past 48 months.
• Have not been convicted of any of these crimes:
  1. Illegally using, carrying or possessing a pistol or other dangerous weapon
  2. Making or possessing burglar's instruments
  3. Buying or receiving stolen property
  4. Entering a building unlawfully
  5. Aiding an inmate's escape from prison
  6. Distributing illicit drugs; or Any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or for which dishonesty of character is a necessary element.
• Have never:
  1. Engaged in the private investigation or security guard business without a license
  2. Transferred security guard or firearms license to an unlicensed person or subcontracted with an unlicensed person or firm to conduct investigations or security guard business
  3. Employed anyone to conduct investigations or security guard business who was in violation of any of the prohibitions or requirements of law
  4. Falsely represented that they are, or any other person is a law enforcement official, or a person licensed as an investigator or guard.
  5. Made any false report with respect to any matter relating to employment
  6. Divulged any information obtained from or for a client without express permission
  7. Knowingly accepted employment to