SECURITY GUARD 2 (Armed) - Swing Shift

State of Washington; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assignment pay (10%)

Job summary

Washington Military Department is seeking a Security Guard 2 (Swing Shift) at Camp Murray in WA to provide 24/7 security coverage under the Security Guard 3 Shift Supervisor. You will patrol, control gate access, respond to incidents, and support Army/National Guard operations to safeguard personnel and facilities.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, two years in security or related fields, and the ability to obtain and maintain a firearm qualification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; two years of security or related experience preferred.
• Valid driver license for Washington State.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain firearm qualifications.
• Background checks, polygraph, and medical/fitness requirements are part of the process.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection and security for Camp Murray installations on a 24/7 basis.
• Patrols, inspects, and monitors buildings/grounds; controls gate access; respond to incidents.
• Collect information and write incident/investigative reports.
• Support Army/National Guard and Emergency Management during drills and emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Written reports

Word processing

Security procedures

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Security Guard 2 (Swing Shift) Garrison Command Provost Marshall Office Camp Murray, WA

Assignment Pay: Employee will receive assignment pay of 10% when qualified and required to carry a firearm.

Under the direction of the Campus Security Safety Supervisor / Security Guard 3 Shift Supervisor, provides protection and security as a member of a work unit providing coordinated 24/7 installation coverage.

About the Washington Military Department

Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day‑to‑day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that’s partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top‑notch talent or supporting at‑risk youth at our Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.

To learn more about the Washington Military Department, please visit www.mil.wa.gov

In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.

Under the direction of the Security Guard 3 Shift Supervisor, provides protection and security as a member of a work unit providing coordinated 24/7 installation coverage.

• Responsible for the safety of personnel entering the installation and all duties related to entry control for Camp Murray.
• Patrols, inspects, and monitors building/grounds/installations; controls gate access; responds to incidents/calls; and provides other required duties to ensure the safety and security of Department property and personnel.
• Supports Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and Emergency Management divisions with additional security requirements associated with emergency/disaster responses and related drills, exercises, special events, and training.
• Gather information and develop accurate written incident/investigative statements, reports and follow up on security incidents.

Mental Demands

• Communicate with the public, other employees, and converse by radio and telephone as necessary to ensure quick response to security related situations.
• Understand and follow applicable laws, regulations, and other standards to establish and / or maintain a safe work environment.
• Handle highly stressful or adverse situations, make good decisions, work calmly and accurately, and help calm others.
• Use of senses and reasoning to gather information and make independent determinations regarding ongoing security issues. This also involves the ability to think and respond appropriately when quick / decisive action is required in emergency / stressful situations.
• Read, understand, communicate and abide by applicable department policies / procedures, state / federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations associated with assigned security duties.
• Gather information, develop accurate written incident / investigative reports and follow up on security incidents. This includes the ability to interview, obtain and accurately document statements from victims, witnesses, suspects and / or confidential informers.
• Use word processing software, such as Microsoft Word to create, format, edit, preview, print, and save documents. Use standard functions to select, edit, copy, paste, format, and spell check text. Create bulleted and numbered lists, indent and align paragraphs, and use bordering and shading features.
• Basic understanding of computer-supported and automated security program operations. Proficiencies
• Be proficient in computer supported and automated security program operations related to the ID programs.
• Physically, mentally, and legally possess a weapon as part of their assigned job duties. This includes the ability to exercise sound/prudent judgment in potential use of force situations.

Physical Demands

• Routinely work a 40‑hour week to provide ongoing customer and program support.
• Obtain and maintain a basic first aid and CPR certification to ensure trained staff is available to respond to basic first aid until appropriate medical response arrives.
• Screen incoming traffic to assess required authorization to access the installation. This includes reading license plates, verifying picture identification, and observing occupants to detect actual or suspicious/dangerous actions, items or other violations that would ban entrance.
• Must be able to discriminate between vivid red and green colors.
• Hear accurately to decipher radio traffic, hear vehicle approaching, understand occupants’ responses, detect warning sounds/alarms, ascertain sound direction, and recognize related danger.
• Execute a full range of physical motions to successfully complete defensive tactics and rescue operations.
• Walk or stand for long periods of time while working at the guard shack, directing traffic and/or doing searches of vehicles, buildings and large outdoor areas.
• Work outside in all types of weather to provide required gate access control/staffing.
• Manual Dexterity – Writing, light keyboarding, and use of a personal computer/software related to word processing and issuing I.D. cards.
• Talk to communicate with the public, other employees, and converse by radio and telephone as necessary to ensure quick response to security related situations.
• May require periods of great physical effort in completing essential functions and / or responding to security issues.

Character

Security Guards are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of staff and Department facilities / assets by controlling and monitoring ingress and egress through the gates at Camp Murray and providing security for staff, contractors, and visitor. As such it is imperative that security guards have basic character traits of honesty, courtesy, tact, cooperation, professional appearance and bearing.

REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Two years of experience in areas of work such as security guard, military, correctional officer, store investigator, police officer (military or civilian), police reserve officer, or other security / law enforcement work;
• A valid license to drive in the State of Washington;
• Note: A certificate of successful completion of a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission; or a certificate of completion in a policy or reserve policy academy or military training program will substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understand and follow applicable laws, regulations and other standards to establish and/or maintain a safe work environment.
• Handle highly stressful or adverse situations, make good decisions, work calmly and accurately, and help calm others.
• Use senses and reasoning to gather information and make independent determinations regarding ongoing security issues.
• Read, understand, communicate and abide by applicable department policies / procedures, state / federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations associated with assigned security duties.
• Gather information, develop accurate written incident / investigative reports and follow up on security incidents. Includes ability to interview, obtain and accurately document statements from victims, witnesses, suspects and or confidential informers.
• Maintain a high level of professional appearance in personal hygiene and upkeep of uniform in accordance with WMD policies and procedures.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance at work to include flexibility to cover other shifts when necessary to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Work in collaborative and participatory manner with all members of the team, while participating in, offering suggestions and ideas, and problem solving with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and other agency staff.
• Communicate in a professional, polite, and positive manner respecting the ideas and suggestions of others and ultimately following the direction determined most appropriate by supervisors and managers.
• Work independently, manage priorities and embrace professional goals and training opportunities.
• Maintain a customer focus and emphasis on teamwork to influence organizational change, facilitate agency-wide exchange of information / resources, create a proactive approach to problem solving, and support the overall accomplishment of the Department's Mission.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Ability to take action to learn and grow.
• Use word processing software such as Microsoft Word.

Compensation: Wage/salary will depend on qualifications or rules of promotion.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

If you are unwilling or unable to meet all of these requirements, you are not eligible to be considered for the Security Guard 2 position.

Background Check/Polygraph/Psychological Examination

Must successfully complete a pre‑employment personal history and background investigation, including a polygraph examination and potential psychological testing. These checks/tests are required due to the nature of security requirements of these jobs. Applicants are required to complete and sign a WMD Personal History Statement and a Waiver of Authority for Release of Information form. Candidates will not have access to any investigative materials and files. Must be willing and able to participate in periodic background checks in accordance with department policy. Failure to successfully complete any required background check may be cause for termination. Must report all arrests to appointing authority within 24 hours of prior to their scheduled work shift, whichever occurs first.

Background Investigation

Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) required to access DoD computer systems. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post‑employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.

Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS)

Camp Murray uses the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18‑01). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver's License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.

Drug and Alcohol Testing and Use

Willing not to use or be in possession of illegal narcotics or controlled substances while on or off duty. Willing and able to be free from excessive alcohol consumption. Willing and able to pass drug and alcohol testing requirements, including pre‑employment, random and reasonable suspicion testing. Failure to successfully pass drug/alcohol testing is a cause for termination.

Medical Examination

Willing and able to participate in and pass pre‑employment medical examination and periodic medical examinations in accordance with program requirements.

Legally Carry A Firearm/Weapons Qualifications Training

Must be willing and able to acquire and possess a firearm and ammunition, as well as, willing to carry and use the firearm in a safe and appropriate manner.

• Responsible for maintaining the legal, physical and mental ability to possess a firearm while on duty.
• Must successfully complete prescribed firearms qualifications training within the 6‑month probationary or trial service period.
• Must be willing and able to successfully complete mandatory follow‑up training and annual weapons qualification requirements.
• Willing and able to obtain/maintain a current American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or equivalent.

Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

Must be willing and able to participate in and pass a pre‑employment physical abilities standardized test and annual re‑certification tests thereafter, in accordance with program requirements. The PAT events include completion of 19 push‑ups in two minutes or under and completion of a 1.5 mile run in 17.3 minutes or under. There are no substitutions for either event.

Shift Work

This position is part of a security operation providing coordinated 24/7 installation coverage, and as such requires shift work on one or more of three assigned shifts (day, swing, and nights). May require work on holidays and weekends. May be required to work overtime with little or no notice. The employee may be required to adjust their work week or work schedule without prior notice in unexpected, serious situations.

Union Shop Provision

This position is represented by the Washington Public Employee Association.

Driver's License

Must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Washington. Must meet the requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required to obtain access to the Washington State Military Department installation and will be required upon hire.

Policies

Must comply with Department policies and procedures governing workplace conduct.

Uniforms

Must be willing to wear uniforms provided by the Washington Military Department.

Automated Security

Willingness and ability to attend and meet the proficiencies requirements of related computer supported and automated security programs.

Military Security

All employees must be willing to work in or around military facilities and programs.

Self-Assessment

Completion of a polygraph exam is part of the selection process. All applicants are encouraged to do a self‑assessment of eligibility prior to completing their application requirements. Failure to meet the standards as listed below will disqualify an applicant for eligibility for this position and an application should not be submitted.

• No possession of marijuana/hashish within the last three years. No possession of illegal drugs with ten years.
• No possession of marijuana/hashish over fifteen times, regardless of time frame. No possession in the last three years.
• No combined possession of non‑prescribed stimulants (amphetamine/methamphetamine) over three times. Stimulants include speed, crack, Ritalin, crystal, ice, etc. No possession in the last ten years.
• No injection of amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, heroin, barbiturates, Valium or clandestine crank.
• No possession of non‑prescribed opiates or narcotics (heroin, morphine, etc.).
• No possession of hallucinogenic drugs (LSD, PCP, hallucinogenic mushrooms, etc.) over three times. No possession in the last ten years.
• No possession of cocaine over three times. No possession within the last ten years.
• No selling, offering to sell or transporting for sale of any illegal drugs or narcotics regardless of time frame.
• No possession of non‑prescribed drugs while employed or after having been employed in a commissioned capacity by a law enforcement agency, regardless of time frame (including military position with law enforcement powers).
• No possession of anabolic steroids within the last three years.
• No felony convictions (convictions under the age 18 may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis).
• No misdemeanor involving theft, crimes of violence, larceny, moral turpitude, sex offenses, or controlled substances (convictions under the age of twenty‑one may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis).
• No DUI, reckless driving or hit‑and‑run convictions within the last five years.
• No domestic violence convictions regardless of time frame.

Recruitment Process

1. Applications review/scoring
2. Candidates invited to Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
3. Required forms completed
4. Interview conducted
5. Reference checks/FBI background check
6. A polygraph examination (Paid for by Agency)
7. Drug and alcohol testing (Paid for by Agency)
8. Psychological examination (Paid for by Agency)
9. Pre‑Employment Physical (Paid for by Agency)
10. A final job offer is made.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: [e-mail], Call: [phone], or 711.