Security Officer: BP Cherry Point Refinery

Denaliuniversal; Blaine (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Security Officers for a dynamic role at a prominent oil refinery. This exciting position involves ensuring the safety of personnel and assets through vigilant patrols, incident response, and effective communication. Officers will work on a rotational shift schedule, providing flexibility and opportunities for overtime. The company offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in security, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and TWIC required or able to obtain.
• Open availability for rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle and foot patrols to ensure safety.
• Respond to incidents and assist as needed.
• Perform searches and maintain situational awareness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Situational Awareness

Judgment

Patrol Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way Radio

Company Vehicle

Job description

Security Officer: BP Cherry Point Refinery

Job Category: 4-Staff

Requisition Number: SECUR002697

Posted: April 22, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Cherry Point, WA, USA

Under the direct supervision of the Security Sergeant, Security Officers provide protection of work sites, personnel, and assets from events such as trespassing, unauthorized entry, and other disruptive incidents. Performing access control is a core function of this position.

WORK SCHEDULE: Security Officers currently work a 12-hour rotational shift schedule consisting of 1 week on / 1 week off (7 days/week). A base pay period (2-weeks) earns 64 regular hours, combined with 20 hours of additional overtime pay. Positions require open availability for days, nights, weekends, or holidays due to a rotating schedule.

There are times when employees may be asked to work on days that would ordinarily be their scheduled days off. These additional pay opportunities include scheduled refinery turnaround periods and covering open shifts when needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) or able to obtain
• State of Washington Security Officer license or able to obtain
• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend the English language and apply written and verbal policies/procedures.
• This position requires open availability for days, nights, weekends, or holidays due to a rotating schedule.

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Minimum of two years working in law enforcement or fire service (paid or volunteer), military police, corrections, or a private security company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts vehicle and foot patrols
• Responds to incidents, calls for assistance, or requests
• Observe, recall, and distinguish characteristics of persons, suspects, vehicles, locations, or property
• Perform searches of people, vehicles, vessels, buildings, and large outdoor areas
• Conduct visual surveillance for extended periods of time
• Observes and confronts suspicious persons, assess intentions, and takes action as appropriate
• Effectively and coherently initiates communication or responds using a two-way radio or telephone
• Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills when communicating with people
• Comprehend, evaluate, and correctly respond to information received
• Gather information for investigations by interviewing and obtaining verbal or written statements of all participants and witnesses
• Reduce the results of investigative findings into written form so as to clearly and accurately reflect the information obtained
• Read, comprehend, and employ policies and procedures
• Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action to be taken during changing situations.
• Maintain composure and control when encountering a hostile person or situation
• Safely operate a motor vehicle during both day and night, in a variety of settings, environments, and varying weather conditions
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and situational awareness in a safe manner
• Willingness to perform other’s duties, as required
• Willingness to work at various locations or posts, as required

PAY & BENEFITS: This position starts at $20.06/hour, plus additional for all overtime hours. Full time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance (medical/dental/vision), life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan, and short-term disability through Colonial Life. Full-time regular employees are provided access to our employee assistance program.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Officers will be working in and around an oil refinery, sitting or standing for extended periods either indoors or in inclement weather, and operating a company vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Applicant will be required to successfully complete a post offer, pre-hire physical.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is DUS’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

DUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER