Watchforce Guard I - PT / Temp

ORAU; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Flexible work schedules

Occupational Health and Wellness Programs

Job summary

ORAU is hiring a part-time Watchforce Guard for the Oak Ridge campuses in Tennessee. This role focuses on maintaining safety and security through active patrolling and surveillance of the facility, requiring a valid Tennessee driver’s license and the ability to obtain a DOE security clearance.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience. The position may require working unscheduled shifts, with responsibilities including alarm response, incident reporting, and facility walkthroughs.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience enforcing policies/procedures in a similar role.
• Must obtain and maintain DOE 'Q' clearance.
• Current and valid Tennessee driver's license without major violations.

Responsibilities

• Provide surveillance for ORAU facilities to guard against theft and unauthorized access.
• Respond to and assess intrusion alarms and suspicious activity.
• Prepare incident reports detailing any security breeches or maintenance requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of security systems

Ability to document issues

Situation risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Company-issued iPhone

Job description

The Watchforce (WF)supports ORAU Safeguards & Security (S&S) by providing an unarmed physical presence on the ORAU Oak Ridge campuses. The Watchforce’s primary objective is the protection of S&S interests to include; security interests, employees/contractor staff safety, and the general protection of life and property. Watchforce (WF) Guards enhance the safety and security of persons and property through active patrolling of buildings, grounds, and other properties, and providing escorts to personnel during hours of darkness upon request. WF Guards assess security-related concerns reported by employees, in response to reported alarm activations, and through active surveillance. Watchforce (WF) Guards also engage in other activities as assigned (e.g. performance tests, coverage for visitor control representative, physical access control, policy/procedure revision, escorting visitors, assessing facilities and weather conditions). This is a part-time (as necessary) position and used to augment full-time guards on vacation or during periods of illness. A set and repeatable schedule cannot be established. Incumbent may be requested to work with as little as 24hr notice or may have scheduled days to work months in advance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide surveillance for ORAU/ Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) facilities to guard against and report theft, vandalism, fire, equipment malfunction, alarm activation, and unauthorized persons. When incidents occur, notifies the proper responding authority.
• Check all exterior doors, windows, gates, and locks to ensure that they are secure.
• Checks controlled areas including Limited Areas (LA), Material Balance Areas (MBAs), and sensitive equipment storage areas) to ensure that they are secure.
• Performs closing procedures and guard checks for controlled areas (LA).
• Respond to and assess intrusion alarms for controlled areas and other alarms/alerts.
• Investigate any suspicious vehicles or people on ORAU/ORISE site.
• Escorts unauthorized people from the site and advises trespassers.
• Contact local police department for response/assistance as necessary.
• Contact appropriate on-call maintenance personnel as needed for repairs of buildings/facilities/equipment or emergency alarms.
• Prepare special incident reports by supplying all pertinent details surrounding any incidents or maintenance items that require attention.
• Conduct limited-scope performance tests including badge checks and searches of hand carried items, security equipment testing, and key inventories.
• Implement additional measures as required by heightened security conditions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of job-related experience. Higher level education above minimum may count for additional experience.

• Minimum 1 year of experience enforcing policies/procedures with law enforcement, public or private sector organization, or similar.
• Knowledge of security systems and equipment in a business environment is preferred.
• Must have a background which would not preclude security clearance granted.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE “Q” clearance.
• Must have a current and valid Tennessee driver’s license with no major traffic violations.
• Must be able to operate a government-owned vehicle safely.
• Must have or be able to obtain a State of Tennessee Unarmed Security Guard License.
• Must be able to perform walkthroughs of all facilities at least twice each shift (5+miles per shift).
• Must be able to utilize company-issued iPhone for communication and alerts.
• Must be able to assess situations to determine risk to self or others.
• Must be able to document identified issues and corrective actions in incident reports.
• Must be able to work 12 hours each shift for seven consecutive shifts (occasionally working 10+ shifts consecutively).
• Must be amenable to work as needed with no predetermined schedule or frequency.

*The candidate’s starting salary will be determined upon hire and ORAU will use salary survey data, internal comparators, and the candidate’s qualifications to determine salary.

ORAU has a strategic approach to providing total rewards to employees through a fair, equitable, and competitive total compensation package. The goal of our total rewards system is to integrate compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance, recognition, development, and career opportunities to attract, engage, and retain the talent required to achieve ORAU’s business objectives. The benefit component of our total rewards program supports business goals by offering the following benefits based on employee eligibility

• Legally required benefits
• Retirement plan access

The ORAU total reward package also promotes work-life balance. Mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, ORAU offers the following additional work-life benefits based on employee eligibility

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks
• Occupational Health and Wellness Programs