Guard II | First, Second and Third Shifts
Shields Point, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC has opportunities for full-time Guard II in Huntsville, AL. The Guard II will serve as the working shift supervisor for the Vendor guard force at Redstone Arsenal. Directs Security Guard I personnel during assigned shifts under the oversight of Acuity’s Site Supervisor(s) and Project Manager; ensures 100% post coverage, post-order compliance, readiness, and reporting; and performs all Guard I access-control duties as required. The Guard II is the first line of accountability for shift performance, conduct, and incident response.
All Security Guard I Duties, Plus
- Direct and supervise the guard force during assigned shifts under Acuity site oversight; manage a shift of eight or more guards across multiple gates and posts.
- Conduct guard mount/shift briefings; verify fitness for duty, uniform and equipment condition, license/credential currency, and post assignments before posting.
- Ensure 100% coverage of required posts for the entire shift; execute the relief plan and adjust assignments to cover absences without uncovered posts; notify Company management and Acuity immediately of coverage risks.
- Supervise execution of post orders, RAMP measures, inspections, and access-control standards; conduct documented post checks throughout the shift.
- Take charge of incident response on shift: direct immediate actions, ensure notifications within required timelines (verbal notice within 5 minutes for reportable incidents), preserve scenes, and coordinate with DES, law enforcement, and emergency services.
- Review and approve guard incident and daily reports for accuracy and completeness before end of shift; prepare supervisory reports and shift logs.
- Ensure use-of-force compliance; document and report any use of force immediately through Company and Acuity channels.
- Support internal quality control integrated with Acuity’s QC program; identify deficiencies, take containment action immediately, and support written corrective action.
- Coach, train, and evaluate assigned guards; conduct on-shift remedial training and document performance issues; recommend personnel actions to Company management.
- Track training, license, medical, PAT, and credential currency for assigned personnel; flag expirations before they lapse.
- Maintain accountability of shift equipment, keys, radios, and Government-furnished property; report loss or damage immediately.
- Enforce standards of conduct and appearance; remove personnel from post when directed by Acuity or the Government and implement qualified replacement coverage.
- Maintain 24/7 reachability expectations for shift-management coordination as assigned; elevate to the Company 24/7 management POC as required.
- Refer any Government direction that would change scope, price, staffing, or schedule to Acuity/Company management - do not accept directly.
Pay Rate: $24.00 Hourly
Requirements
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, legally authorized to work in the United States
- At least 21 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Communicate clearly in written and spoken English; able to write factual reports
- Valid driver license if assigned driving duties
- No disqualifying criminal, security, employment, substance-abuse, or integrity history; must favorably complete NCIC-III and U.S. Army Crime Records Center checks and installation adjudication, and obtain and maintain installation access
- Eligible for an Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB) security officer license/registration; application required within 30 days of employment; must complete Board-approved training and maintain the license/temporary card on duty
- Ability to pass a post-offer medical examination and the AR 190-56 Physical Agility Test (currently 19 push-ups in 2 minutes; 1.5-mile run in 17:30) before first posting and annually thereafter
- Successful completion of the Company 40-hour core training course and the 16-hour Government/DASG installation block (56 total hours), including written/practical tests and OC, baton, handcuffing, first aid, and CPR qualifications, before independently standing post
- Three (3) or more years of security operations, law-enforcement, or military experience, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage a shift of eight guards across multiple posts
- Access-control and force-protection experience on a military installation, Federal facility, or comparable critical-infrastructure site
- Strong written communication for supervisory reports, logs, and corrective-action documentation
- If Government NIPR/e-mail access is determined necessary: ability to favorably complete a Tier 1 investigation for a Common Access Card (CAC); otherwise-authorized duties may be performed while the CAC is pending
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior DASG, DoD contract guard, or Army civilian police/security guard (AR 190-56) supervisory experience
- Formal supervisory or leadership training (military NCO/PO leadership courses, FLETC, or equivalent)
- Experience with quality-control programs, CBA-free SCLS workforces, or contract guard mobilizations
- Instructor or field-training-officer credentials (may support Company training delivery)
Physical And Medical Requirements (Essential Functions)
- Identical to Security Guard I: medical examination and AR 190-56 PAT (19 push-ups/2 min; 1.5-mile run/17:30) before assignment and annually; full essential-function capability including all-weather outdoor duty in approximately 30 pounds of equipment. Supervisory duties do not reduce physical requirements - the Guard II must be capable of performing and demonstrating every guard task.
- Conditions of Employment
- Identical to Security Guard I, plus: favorable Tier 1 investigation if CAC/system access is required; supervisory performance is subject to Acuity site oversight; removal-from-duty directives from Acuity or the Government must be executed immediately.