NOAA Contract Security Guard

Leisnoi, Inc.; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Leisnoi, Inc. is seeking a NOAA Contract Security Guard for a temporary, part-time assignment in Kodiak, Alaska. You will enforce security, protect vessels, personnel and property in port, and operate under NOAA practices with close supervision.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years security experience, clear criminal record; Alaska driver’s license and TWIC card (obtainable after hire). Duties include access control, patrols, incident reporting, and daily shift reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of prior security officer experience.
• Clear criminal record required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building occupants and visitors comply with posted rules and regulations.
• Monitor and enforce the personal identification and visitor control system.
• Perform facility patrols and facility checks per routes and schedules.
• Turn off unnecessary facility lights and secure doors/windows as directed.
• Prepare written reports at the end of each shift.
• Provide security coverage on a shift basis for 24/7 service when required.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Professional appearance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

NOAA Contract Security Guard - Temporary Part Time

Location

Kodiak, Alaska

Job Type

Part-time, Temporary

Salary

$22.15 per hour

General Description

The purpose of this job within the organization is to perform a variety of routine and complex work to enforce the security and protect the property, personnel and resources of NOAA research vessels while in port, in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and policies. This position is performed under close general supervision according to established NOAA practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure building occupants and visitors comply with posted rules and regulations. Discrepancies shall be immediately reported to the company or their respective officers.
• Monitor and enforce the personal identification and visitor control system.
• Perform facility patrols and facility checks in accordance with routes and schedules as directed.
• Turn off unnecessary facility lights, lock, unlock, or open windows, doors, gates, and cabinets and enforce energy‑conservation procedures and other related duties.
• Answer telephones and take messages.
• Keep uniforms clean and professionally presentable.
• Direct traffic, both vehicle and pedestrian, and control parking.
• Detect and immediately report persons attempting to gain unauthorized access to the property.
• Prevent, if possible, unusual incidents, and detect and report damages, accidents, fire hazards, and violations of the security procedures.
• Obtain professional assistance in accordance with procedures in the event of injury or illness to personnel or others while in the building or on the grounds.
• Staff the security office and monitor security cameras.
• Prepare a written report at the end of each shift.
• Notify designated personnel in case of emergency.
• Provide security guard coverage on a shift basis for 24/7 service when required.
• Other administrative or miscellaneous light duties, with patrol or other assigned duties.
• Ensure all information provided regarding this contract is kept in a reading file at the guard station and is maintained by the contractor.
• Provide completed and error‑free daily security and incident reports.
• Provide transportation for guards to and from site.
• Implement annual random drug‑testing program of 25% of the Contractor's employees. Test results shall be furnished to the company.
• Comply with the requirements of the DoD Contract Security Specifications outlined in the DD Form 254.

Education and Experience

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have 1‑2 years of prior security officer experience. A clear criminal record is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A strong commitment to the well‑being of others is necessary to be successful in this position. Must have the ability to work calmly and efficiently, particularly when under duress. A neat, professional appearance and the ability to work on your feet and navigate stairs for extended periods is necessary. Must be able to work a variety of shifts.

Unavoidable Hazards

Involves routine and frequent exposure to loud sounds, vibration, stairs, ramps and inclement weather. May be exposed to fumes and hazardous materials when working with mechanical equipment and tools. May require use of PPE (personal protection equipment) such as earplugs, safety glasses, hardhats, reflective vests, supplied on site. Hazardous situations may arise at all times.

Work Environment

Indoor/Outdoor – may work outside in extreme weather conditions.

Physical Demands

• Sitting – 10%
• Walking – 50%
• Standing – 40%

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Valid Alaska Driver's License.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card) (obtainable after hire).