EMT III - Remote Security Officer - Alpine

UNAVAILABLE; Alpine (AK); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS is seeking a Remote Security Officer/EMT III to support a remote camp on the North Slope of Alaska. The role prioritizes health, safety and security and operates in alignment with NMS’ mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities include patrolling, access control, incident reporting, emergency response, and transporting personnel or visitors as needed. Must hold EMT III, possess valid Alaska licenses, and pass pre-employment requirements. The on-site rotation is two weeks on, two weeks off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EMT III certification required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and patrol buildings, areas or grounds to ensure security.
• Permit entry only to authorized individuals and verify visitors.
• Respond to emergencies to protect lives and property; coordinate with on-site staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Situational awareness

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT III certification

Tools

MS Office

Access control systems

Job description

Job Description

The Remote Security Officer/EMT III provides services for a variety of large and small business clients in remote settings where health, safety and security is our #1 priority. This is a remote camp setting on the North Slope of Alaska. All duties are to be performed in accordance with NMS’ mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Personally, monitors and patrols either visually or electronically a variety of assigned buildings, areas, or grounds.
• Permits only properly authorize individuals to enter the property.
• Patrols premises and examines doors, windows, and gates to determine they are secure.
• Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, etc.
• Warning violators of rule infractions and may apprehend or expel violators.
• Notifies on-site individuals of visitors wishing to see them.
• Properly responds to a variety of emergencies or disasters in order to preserve life and property.
• Operates camp billeting and access control systems and maintains a list of visitors or authorized companies/personnel who are allowed access to various areas.
• Checks heating, lighting, sprinkling, security, ventilation, fire, etc., systems to make sure they are operational.
• Provides transportation services using a variety of vehicles ranging from standard passenger vehicles to large passenger buses and off-road vehicles
• Provides emergency medical intervention including CPR, AED and patient movement.
• Notify supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have an EMT III certification
• Three (3) years of full-time professional security, law enforcement or military experience preferred.
• Post-secondary educationin a related field may be substituted for experience.
• A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.
• Must be able to obtain and pay the Alaska Guard License fee of $97.00 prior to beginning work.
• Must obtain a State of Alaska Armed Guard License upon hire.
• Maintain a current State of Alaska security license in the use of firearms
• Must be eligible for qualify for various certifications such as TWIC, ATF Explosive Possessor card, etc.
• Must have basic computer skills to include but not limited to Microsoft office and contract specific software.
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to: criminal background check, hair follicle drug test,physical and fit for duty assessment and hearing test. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
• Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients.
• Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to work a 2 week on / 2 week off rotational schedule.
• Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors and Outdoors, frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud.

Description of environment: This position is located on the North Slope of Alaska at remote camps and surrounding facilities.

Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently to constantly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Physical requirements: Fit For Duty Test

• Lift 50 lbs. from floor to knuckle x2
• Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist x2
• Carry35 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 150 feet, self-paced but continuous
• Push horizontally with a peak force of 60 f-lbs. with two hands.
• Pull horizontally with a peak force of 60 f-lbs. with two hands.
• Perform alternate cross over toe touches x10 each side, self-paced but continuous.
• Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 3 for each knee, self-paced but continuous,
• From a supine, recumbent position, while wearing arctic gear, test recipient must be able to stand without assistance x 3, self-paced (this task must be accomplished safely without significant loss of balance or falling and without assistance). Allow one re-test when there is a loss of balance considered unsafe or a fall.)
• Walk on a treadmill at 3 MPH for 10 minutes with good balance
• Climb up and down 10 steps x 2 for a total of 20 steps, self-paced.
• Climb up and down 10 steps x2 for a total of 20 steps while carrying 30 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand to gasp a railing for safety, self-paced.
• Perform shovel test
  • The shovel simulation is conducted for a test period of three (3) minutes, self-paced but continuous using a standard snow shovel with a 3 lb. weight attached to the shovel blade.

Competencies

• Customer Service – Provides outstanding customer service; manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to request for service and assistance; meets commitments in a timely manner.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to other ideas.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes incident, logs and other reports clearly; able to read and interpret written information.