Force Protection Officer

State of Oregon; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Force Protection Officer, a permanent full-time state position located at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This role requires enforcing security regulations and protecting life and government property while supporting mission essential resources.

Applicants must meet armed security experience requirements, obtain a DoD secret clearance, and pass a pre-employment evaluation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in law enforcement required.
• Eighteen (18) months of armed law enforcement or security service experience including interpreting and applying security and public safety regulations; interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects; and writing investigative reports.
• Military training in a police occupation specialty may substitute for six (6) months of experience.
• Note: Candidates must complete a pre-employment psychological evaluation and drug screen prior to official job offer. Employees must obtain and keep a Department of Defense security clearance at the secret level and maintain a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide Resource Protection and Security services to Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base to secure mission essential resources, property and personnel; enforce Federal, State, Air Force, Air National Guard and Kingsley Field regulations to preserve life, limb and government property.

Education

Associate degree in law enforcement

Job description

Agency and Compensation

Agency: State of Oregon Military Department

Salary Range: $3,950 - $5,453

Position Type: Employee Position Title: Force Protection Officer

Job Description

The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position. The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Force Protection Officer. This is a permanent full‑time state position located at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ (AFSCME) union.

NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Work Culture and Diversity

OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace. These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD.

What You Will be Doing

Provide Resource Protection and Security services to the Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, to effectively secure and protect mission essential operational resources, State and Federal property and personnel assigned to host/tenant units. Incumbent enforces Federal, State, Air Force, Air National Guard and Kingsley Field regulations in order to preserve peace, good order and discipline to protect life, limb and government property.

Working Conditions

Incumbent is subject to work overtime with as much notice as possible, at any time the Resource Protection mission requires or at any time directed by the 173d Security Forces Manager or other 173 SFS management staff. On a daily basis, incumbent is required to bear firearms in the performance of duty and is also required to perform those duties in all weather conditions, regardless of time of day. Incumbent is required to work outside and maybe exposed to noxious fumes such as vehicle and aircraft exhaust on a daily basis. Works in extreme high noise areas (flightline) and firing range. Incumbent responds to hazardous materials incidents, fires or medical emergencies such as outer perimeter security and evacuates personnel.

What You Need to Qualify

• An associate degree in law enforcement
• Eighteen (18) months of armed law enforcement or security service experience which included: interpreting and applying security and public safety regulations, policies and procedures; interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects; and writing investigative reports of findings.
• Military training in a police occupation specialty may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

Note: Candidates must complete a pre‑employment psychological evaluation and drug screen prior to official job offer. Employees must obtain and keep a Department of Defense security clearance at the secret level and maintain a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license.

Additional Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Desired Special Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the principles and application of the techniques of mob psychology/crowd control, fire prevention and reporting, operations safety and security and Resource Protection/crime prevention.
• Incumbent must be able to operate half through 1‑ton vehicles, operate radio communication equipment and operate electric/manual typewriters, computer, fax machine and other office equipment.

Conditions of Employment

• To retain employment incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DOD SECRET security clearance and eligibility to obtain a USAF Restricted Area Badge.
• Duties and responsibilities include unescorted access to restricted areas that may contain classified equipment or materials up to secret level.
• Incumbent shall not have been convicted of a felony crime that would show cause of concern if the individual performed law enforcement or security protection duties.
• Must certify JOB/TASK knowledge and performance on a yearly basis as required in accordance with Air Force Regulations or when substandard performance warrants special certification testing. Certifications must be accomplished within three attempts of loss of certification.
• Must certify on assigned duty weapon(s) upon initial employment and as required, thereafter incumbent must qualify with three (3) attempts.
• Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM's, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.

Work Experience

The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills. Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume.

Required Documents

• A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed.

Equal Opportunity

The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs.

Additional Information

Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training. All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications will be required to provide a copy of their transcripts (official or unofficial) during the process.

This announcement closes at 11:59PM on the close date listed.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without a visa sponsorship. (Applicants who require a visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time). If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.

A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the relevant experience and or education in the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages.

Transition and Veteran Preference

Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs.

To receive veterans’ preference points, you will be asked to upload your military documents when you answer “yes” you are a veteran. Do NOT attach your military documents to your initial application. A copy of your DD214/DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty is required for 5 points. A copy of your veterans’ disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service‑connected disability is required for 10 points. For transitioning service‑members, a copy of your DD215 showing honorable discharge within 120 days or less from the Ending Term of Service date. Eligible Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

Contact Information

Shawn Potapoff 971‑209‑5712 [e-mail]

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