Gate Security Officer: bp Cherry Point Refinery

Denali Universal Services; Blaine (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

Denali Universal Services is seeking a Gate Security Officer at bp Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine, WA. This full-time role protects sites, personnel and assets, performing access control at the perimeter gate and traffic booth on a 12-hour day shift that alternates weekly.

A base pay period includes 80 regular hours plus 28 overtime hours; overtime opportunities exist during turnaround periods. Candidates must have or be able to obtain TWIC and WA Security Guard Licenses, a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• TWIC card or able to obtain.
• Washington State Security Guard License or able to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to speak, write and comprehend English.
• Smartphone access for scheduling, timekeeping, and communications.
• Pass pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, driving abstract, and a physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform access control at the perimeter gate and verify authorization.
• Search vehicles and delivery trucks.
• Process visitors and escorts for deliveries.
• Operate gate traffic barriers to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Maintain alertness and situational awareness.
• Monitor activity for safety hazards and suspicious behavior.
• Observe and distinguish characteristics of persons, vehicles, locations, or property.
• Report situations and take appropriate action.
• Communicate clearly via two-way radio or telephone.
• Complete detailed daily logs and forms using shared applications.
• Gather information and prepare written reports reflecting findings.
• Exercise sound judgment in changing situations.
• Remain courteous and professional.
• Work day or night in varying environments and weather.

Skills

English language proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gate Security Officer: bp Cherry Point Refinery

Locations

Showing 1 location

Blaine, WA 98230, USA

• On-site
• 4-Staff
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: GATES003258

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Gate Security Officer provides protection of work sites, personnel, and assets from such events as trespassing, unauthorized entry, and other disruptive incidents. Performing access control at a perimeter vehicle access gate (traffic booth) is the core function of the position.

The Gate Security Officer is a full-time position that works 12-hour Day shifts which alternate from Mon-Thurs, then Mon-Fri every other week.

There are times when employees may be asked to work on days where they are scheduled off. A base pay period (2-weeks) earns 80 regular hours, combined with 28 hours of overtime pay. Other opportunities for additional pay are available to include refinery turnaround periods and covering open shifts as needed.* Applicable security license and fingerprinting fees will be paid by the employer.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must possess a TWIC card or able to obtain.
• Must possess a Washington State Security Guard License or able to obtain.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to speak, write and comprehend the English language, and apply written and verbal policy and procedures.
• Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling, timekeeping (clocking in/out), shift communications, and time-off requests.
• Must be able to successfully pass company pre-employment requirements that includes a drug test, criminal background check, driving abstract, and a physical.

Important: To be considered, you must submit an online applicationANDattach a resume.

PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Experience in a customer service-related field.
• Previous experience in a security, law enforcement, fire service (paid or volunteer), military, or corrections field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Primarily performs access control functions and verifies individuals are authorized to enter the facility.
• Perform searches of vehicles and delivery trucks.
• Processes visitors and escorts for deliveries.
• Operates gate traffic barriers to prevent unauthorized entry of vehicles.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and situational awareness in a safe manner.
• Ability to monitor all activity within view for safety hazards and suspicious or unusual activity.
• Observe, recall, and distinguish characteristics of persons, suspects, vehicles, locations, or property.
• Observes and confronts suspicious persons, reports situations immediately, and takes action as appropriate.
• Effectively and coherently initiates or responds to communication using a two-way radio or telephone.
• Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills when interacting with people.
• Comprehend, evaluate, and correctly respond to information received.
• Complete detailed daily logs and forms that includes using shared applications on computer systems.
• Gather information and reduce the results of investigative findings into written form (reports or statements) so as to clearly and accurately reflect the information obtained.
• Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action to be taken during changing situations.
• Maintain composure and control when encountering a hostile person or situation.
• Remains courteous and professional.
• Performs duties during the day or night, in a variety of settings, environments, and varying weather conditions.

PAY & BENEFITS

This position earns $20.32/hour (straight time) and is eligible to earn overtime. A base pay period (2-weeks) earns 80 hours at the straight time rate, combined with 28 hours of additional overtime pay. PTO is also provided. Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short-term disability insurance. Full-time regular employees are also provided access to our employee assistance program.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Security Gate Officers will be working in and around an oil refinery, sitting or standing for extended periods either indoors at a traffic booth or in inclement weather, and works routine near ongoing vehicle traffic entering or exiting a gate. (cars, trucks, heavy equipment, and delivery or semi-trucks). Applicant will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-hire physical.

DUS is an equal opportunity employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.