SECURITY OFFICER 1-PPMR

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS in Papago Park Military Reservation, Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Security Officer 1-PPMR to provide armed security services and protect installation assets. Duties include access control, responding to dispatches, and supporting incident response.

The role requires working under Army Operations Division protections, adherence to AR/DEMA directives, and professional interaction with personnel and the public; candidates must be able to detain, use force as

Qualifications

• General access control point operating procedures and patrol operations.
• Ability to learn search & seizure, arrest, use of force procedures.
• Functional knowledge of personal computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Control entry/exit at ACPs and perimeters; inspect vehicles and occupants.
• Provide armed installation security for MEVAs and assets.
• Respond to dispatch calls from authorized authorities.
• Conduct investigations on the installation as required.
• Inspect deliveries and ensure compliance with AR/Military regulations.
• Monitor CCTV/IDS and other security systems.

Skills

Access control

Arrest procedures

Communication

Public interaction

Emergency response

Security vehicle operation

Job description

DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA), led by The Adjutant General, provides emergency management and military capabilities to the citizens of Arizona and the nation. The Emergency Management Division consists of three sections—operations, preparedness, and financial administration. Each section works collaboratively across the agency and with external partners to manage emergency responses and reduce the impacts of disasters. Additionally, DEMA is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard, the primary combat reserve of the United States military. The Arizona Army and Air National Guard provide military forces and equipment to accomplish community, state, and federal missions.

SECURITY OFFICER 1-PPMR

Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ

Posting Details

Salary: UP TO $17.600 per hour (DOE)

Grade: 15

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED (RESUMES WILL BE REVIEWED WEEKLY)

Job Summary

This position provides armed security services to Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR) to protect against threats that would justify use of force, to include deadly force. Conducts physical security activities associated with installation access control and critical asset protection. Provides other physical security equipment and services necessary to secure ARNG resources, and personnel as approved by Army Operations Division Protection branch (ARNG-ODP).

Job Duties

• Control entry to and egress from the installation/facility via designated access control points (ACP) at the outermost perimeter of the boundary or cantonment area. Access control includes random inspections of privately owned vehicles and personnel entering DoD owned or controlled installations and facilities, including items in the vehicles and items that are carried by personnel.
• Provide armed installation security to ensure security of Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas (MEVAs).
• Answer and respond to dispatch calls from authorized authorities.
• Conduct and assist in traffic accident investigations and civil/criminal investigations on the installation.
• Inspect all types of commercial deliveries to include their drivers and occupants, entering DOD owned or controlled installations or facilities. Ensure all inspections are in accordance with Army regulations and instructions as applicable within State/Territory laws and statutes.
• Security checks of installation/facility perimeters, and sensitive or critical areas to counter criminal, terrorist, and hostile threats. Monitor Electronic Security Systems (ESS) and devices, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) associated with installation access control and critical asset protection.
• Support installations tenant units during all major incidents as directed. Provide security guard services to AZ ARNG, Joint Force Headquarters and Flight line operations at the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF #1). Initiate and/or assist in the detention and/or apprehension of trespassers or persons identified as a risk to the agency (DEMA) and/or public persons within the immediate area of the installation and/or facility and detain if necessary.
• Monitor the installations secure vaults containing sensitive equipment and munitions and/or respond to alarms from those vaults. Assist in the direction to evacuate the installation personnel and secure installation infrastructure during a natural disaster, terrorist incident, industrial accident, or any other emergency event requiring evacuation of personnel.
• Function as dispatch officer for on-post emergency services and/or serve as first responder to an incident on the installation to preserve life, limb and eyesight and act IAW National Incident Management system to emergency response. Provide emergency escorts and access to external emergency responders.
• Provide information to civic/public and/or government identified visitors and direct traffic management through designated traffic plans and/or parking areas consistent with force protection measures as prescribed by regulation and/or installation policies. Operate and maintain emergency response equipment: such as Patrol vehicles, Fire extinguishers, AEDs, Generator Light sets, Traffic cones, Barricades, Radios, First Aid equipment, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• General Access Control Point operating procedures, patrol operations and emergency response.
• Ability to learn and apply search & seizure, arrest, use of force procedures.
• Must possess a functional knowledge of personal computer operations in a network environment.
• Electronic devices (i.e., radio and communications, computers, monitors, recording, and photography) and other security equipment.
• Ability to learn standardized federal laws, regulations, methods, procedures, operating techniques, state, and local laws to perform tasks including, but not limited to, apprehending persons fleeing a crime scene; performing dispatcher duties involving passing of directions and information to officers on posting assignments; seeking, detecting, and protecting evidence and witnesses at the scene of an incident; and detaining witnesses and suspects.
• Ability to comprehend a wide variety of security, fire, and environmental alarm systems and the action appropriate in the event of their activation.
• Firearms and tactics utilized in emergency situations.
• Understand and follow Army Regulation (AR), Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) Directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), policy letters and other written guidance.

Skilled in:

• Effectively and professionally interact with installation personnel and civilians, in person and telephonic.
• Thorough understanding of the English language and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Safety with advance operations of weapons.
• Safety in the operation of security vehicles.
• Performance of all job duties and responsibilities in a safe and effective manner - mitigating risk to oneself and others.
• Reading and comprehending complex written documents, policies, and interpreting how those policies should be applied locally.
• Maintaining confidence and composure in high stress situations.
• Effective application of de-escalation techniques.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Limited Application of law enforcement duties to include but not limited to report writing, detainment, appropriate use of force, sound judgment and decisiveness.

Ability to:

• Apply various levels of force in compliance with policy, regulations, or procedure.
• Assume duties and responsibilities in the absence or incapacitation of the Shift Supervisor, SOII.
• Demonstrate the ability to physically perform assigned duties.
• Carry and operate a firearm and/or additional weapons (lethal and nonlethal) and demonstrate a high level of proficiency, competence, and safety.
• Safely operate a state vehicle and state issued equipment
• Render first aid.
• Monitor and respond to security equipment, including but not limited to, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Intrusion Detection System (IDS), phone and radios
• Maintain good civil order of visitors and residents