Site Lead SCA-Honolulu-Ahtna Professional Services

Ahtna Professional Services, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahtna Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Site Lead to act as the primary front-line security officer responsible for emergencies and site safety. You will enforce contract requirements and oversee guard activities, with emphasis on timely reporting and post leadership.

The role requires a valid state guard card and fluent English, plus experience in security operations, scheduling, and training records maintenance. Expect standard site hours and shift coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Armed security license or equivalent required (state).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Must pass background check, drug test and physical exam.
• Valid driver’s license present.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of essential duties and responsibilities.
• Provide guard briefings to incoming officers on current activities.
• Visit and inspect each guard post within two hours of shift start and document.
• Respond to incidents and direct guard response activities.
• Ensure timely, accurate reports and logs for contract and client needs.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling to ensure coverage at all sites.
• Monitor HR compliance, safety policies, and training records.
• Assist with mentoring and training of Guards on procedures.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Site Lead is the primary front-line security officer assigned to respond to emergencies by using proper tactics, techniques, and procedures within established time constraints.

The Site Lead is responsible for assisting with administrative duties such as correspondence and memos, quality control, recordkeeping and accuracy of training certifications, training scheduling, CPR first-aid scheduling, drug test and physical examination scheduling, payroll processing, time reporting, data entry and distribution of work schedules, and other duties as requested by management.

Duties are accomplished by ensuring subordinate security personnel (Security Guard II) perform client services in accordance with contract requirements, post orders, policies, and procedures as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Applicants must have a state-issued guard card before being hired.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. To the extent practicable in a field setting, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a complete understanding and proficient ability in all essential duties and responsibilities detailed in the Security Guard II job descriptions.
• Provide guard briefings to incoming officers on current activities and ensure guard knowledge is current.
• Visit and inspect each guard post within the first 2 hours of guard shift (unless responding to another incident requiring immediate attention) and document post visit.
• Respond as needed to incidents during shifts and direct guard response activities.
• Be knowledgeable of all guard posts and site locations and actuate whenever necessary to resolve situations or report to the appropriate channels.
• Ensure the generation of timely and accurate reports required by the contract, including payroll data, training and certification records, personnel records and event logs.
• Review investigations of reported incidents or events to ensure proper notifications are made to client and appropriate APSI corporate staff members.
• Monitor project expenditures including payroll costs and purchasing of supplies to ensure compliance with the budget.
• Schedule staff to ensure adequate coverage levels as defined in contract at all times at all job sites.
• Monitor employee compliance with Ahtna safety, health and HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with APSI Security Program Manager and APSI Human Resources on recruiting, hiring and managing employees to ensure adequate staffing on the project and compliance with HR laws, regulations and bargaining agreements.
• Ensure staff is trained in the use of appropriate procedures to maintain the security of property, equipment and personnel, including detaining disruptive individuals by using approved restraint techniques.
• Ensure staff is trained in all administrative and operational aspects required by the contract.
• Assist with mentoring, training and coaching of Guards on facility safety procedures and proper operational protocols.
• Ensure required activity logs are maintained in a legible manner by all Guards and are distributed according to facility procedures and contractual requirements.
• Maintain the issuance and logging of required badges or passes to authorized personnel.
• Maintain audit and inspection of all weapons, gear and equipment issued to subordinate personnel.
• Review the follow-up of violations to ensure proper procedures were followed.
• Follow up on reports of facility equipment and utility system deficiencies and repairs.
• Other duties as assigned, or requirements set forth in the client’s contract (security clearances, specialized training or tasks).

Access to government facilities/installations specific to this position is a mandatory requirement to fulfill the minimum qualifications for this position. The Government reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to deny or revoke access to the facilities/installations for reasons related to misconduct or security, with or without prior notice. If such access is denied or revoked by the Government, it will result in the termination of the employment relationship as the minimum job requirements can no longer be met.

Supervision

The Site Lead provides guidance to Security Guard II personnel and ensures the work performed meets the standards set by both Ahtna and the governmental client.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or a GED equivalency certificate.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one (1) year of armed security, military police, or law enforcement experience AND (one of the following requirements):
  • Associates degree in Criminal Justice or similar related field.
  • Three (3) years of security experience within the past five (5) years.
  • Three (3) years of military or National Guard (active or reserve).
  • Successful completion of Police Officers Standard Training (POST).
• Skills: Basic computer operating skills; Excellent communication skills.
• Certifications: State Armed Security Guard license required.
• Language: Must be fluent in speaking and writing in English.
• Pre‑Hire Screening: Must be able to pass criminal background screen, drug test and physical exam.
• Must hold a current valid driver’s license.
• Post‑Hire Certifications: Must certify under customer requirements, obtain and maintain all security clearances, and pass annual weapons qualification standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with the M4 / Remington 870 and .40 caliber platforms.

Shareholder Preference

Pursuant to applicable law, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies

• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely according to strict deadlines.
• Self‑Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using personal drive or initiative.
• Team Builder/Worker – Ability to inspire and work within a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Flexible – Ability to adjust to a dynamic workflow and reprioritize as project demands change.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and taste or smell. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves anything from 10 to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

The position may require extensive sitting, watching monitors, walking around the facility outside in rain, wind or other poor weather conditions and kneeling and stooping to look under or inside vehicles or containers.

Work Schedule

Generally Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; may work shifts depending on the size of contract and number of staff managed. Evening and/or weekend and/or call‑out or on‑call work may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.