SECURITY SPECIALIST

State of Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Rhode Island is seeking a Security Professional to protect military installations and respond to threats and emergencies. This entry-level position requires knowledge of protective techniques, emergency response, and patrolling tactics. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and be physically qualified to perform security duties.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of legal and procedural standards for security.
• Ability to maintain physical fitness to perform assigned duties.
• Knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and base defense for installations.
• Control entry and exit points for personnel and vehicles.
• Respond to emergencies, maintaining order until first responders arrive.

Skills

Patrolling tactics

Crowd control

Incident reporting

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To protect Army and Air National Guard installations, military personnel, civilians and property against all hazards and threats of trespass, theft, fire, espionage, sabotage and damage; to provide base defense by patrolling on foot, or in a patrol vehicle in accordance with command standard operating procedures to maintain security, law and order, and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior security forces member, from whom assignments and instructions are received in detail or in outline form; work may be reviewed during shift assignments and upon shift completion for efficiency and methods of performance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

To protect Army and Air National Guard installations, military personnel, civilians and property against all hazards and threats of trespass, theft, fire, espionage, sabotage and damage.

To provide base defense by patrolling on foot, or in a patrol vehicle in accordance with command standard operating procedures to maintain security, law and order.

To respond to all threats, emergencies, and maintain order until the appropriate first responders assume responsibility.

To control the entry and exit of civilian and military personnel, vehicles and other equipment at entry points to the installation(s).

To maintain order, provide crowd control and maintain order at various events and activities occurring on military installations.

To detain individual suspects, their vehicles and potential evidence per established federal and state laws and command standard operating procedures.

To conduct searches of individuals and vehicles at points of entry, and as needed, throughout the installation, per established legal and command standard operating procedures.

To conduct building searches throughout the installation per established legal and command standard operating procedures.

To gather information and report suspicious activities of individuals and groups of individuals.

To execute, perform and comply with tactical and operational force protection measures and standards, to protect the installation against all threats of attacks by individuals, insurgent groups and other enemies of the United States.

To direct motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic in military installations, and monitor and control parking.

To implement, monitor and control evacuation procedures at military installations during times of fire, bomb threats, or other natural and man-made disasters.

To investigate and report accidents occurring within military installations.

To enforce standards of conduct within the installation, per established command guidance and standard operating procedures.

To remain on duty, when so ordered, or until properly relieved, and pass on special instructions and pertinent information.

To utilize computers, intrusion detection equipment to monitor and maintain installation security and facilitate secure communications with senior security personnel and law enforcement agencies.

To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications For Appointment

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the techniques and procedures commonly utilized to protect Army and Air National Guard installations, military personnel, civilians and property against all hazards and threats of trespass, theft, fire, espionage, sabotage and damage; a working knowledge of the fundamentals commonly used in providing base defense; a working knowledge of patrolling tactics, techniques and procedures, utilized on foot, or in a patrol vehicle in accordance with command standard operating procedures; a working knowledge of response procedures which are used against threats and emergencies; a working knowledge of security procedures utilized on military installations to control the entry and exit of civilian and military personnel, vehicles and other equipment at installation entry points; a working knowledge of tactics, techniques and procedures used to maintain order and provide crowd control at events and activities occurring on military installations; a working knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in detaining individual suspects, their vehicles and securing potential evidence, per established federal and state laws and command standard operating procedures; a working knowledge of search techniques involving individuals and vehicles at points of entry, and as needed throughout the installation, in conformance with federal and state laws; a working knowledge of investigation procedures and the capacity to report accidents clearly and concisely within the jurisdiction of military installations; a working knowledge of installation force protection measures used to protect military installations; the capacity to gather information and clearly report suspicious activities involving individuals and groups of individuals; the capacity to direct motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic within military installations, and monitor and control parking; the capacity to monitor and control evacuation procedures at military installations during times of fire, bomb threats, or other natural and man-made disasters; the capacity to enforce standards of conduct per established command guidance and standard operating procedures within the installation, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations; the capacity, both physical and disciplinary, to remain on duty, when so ordered, or until properly relieved, and pass on special instructions and pertinent information; the capacity to utilize computers, intrusion detection equipment to monitor and maintain installation security and facilitate secure communications with senior security personnel and law enforcement agencies; the capacity to pass an annual physical fitness test and maintain an appropriate level of physical conditioning, personal appearance and bearing, per established command and military standards; the capacity to qualify annually and demonstrate proficiency with service-issued personal protection devices such as: a pistol, rifle, shotgun, taser, pepper spray, or other device(s) commonly used by security specialists in law enforcement; and related capacities and abilities.

Education And Experience

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED); and

Experience: Employment in a position involving the protection of life or property in such fields as the armed forces, municipal, state or federal police or fire fighting organizations, or in the protection of a large facility, establishment or institution.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
• Must submit to a full Background Criminal Investigation (BCI) and National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
• Must pass an initial and annual physical fitness/agility test that is conducted per established command and military standards.
• Must obtain a Secret Security Clearance as required.
• Must have been evaluated and tested by a certified psychologist and receive a satisfactory rating in writing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Operator's Driver's License.
• Must receive a favorable annual screening in accordance with the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Must meet annual weapons qualifications and must maintain such qualification requirements as a condition of employment.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Position is temporary and limited to the return of a member out on extended medical leave.

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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Are you a member of Council 94? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)

• Yes
• No
  

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Are you a member of Council 94 Local 2886? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)

• Yes
• No
  

Required Question

Employer State of Rhode Island

Address One Capitol Hill

Providence, Rhode Island, 02908

Website http://www.apply.ri.gov

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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