Armed Security Officer: Kuparuk Air Traffic Advisory Center

DescriptionThis position will perform functions within the ConocoPhillips Kuparuk Air Traffic Advisor Center (ATAC). Duties include supporting flight operations, airfield safety and security, collection and distribution of weather information, and communications with aircraft operating on or around the Kuparuk Airfield. The Officer may also provide security related duties and other infrastructure support functions.This is a rotational position, working two weeks on / two weeks off. Transportation is provided between Anchorage and the jobsite, as are housing and meals.QUALIFICATIONS

FAA Certificate of Authority to Take Weather Observations within aviation, plus experience

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

State of Alaska armed security officer certification (or ability to obtain)

Emergency Trauma Technician certification (or ability to obtain)

Preferred: Previous experience in an officer position or above with a municipal, state, or federal law enforcement agency, military unit with security related duties, corrections, or private security company

Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements (or ability to obtain if required based on business need)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSecurity

Perform searches of people, vehicles, vessels, buildings, and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, and walking over uneven terrain for long periods of time

Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills when communicating with people by giving information, mediating disputes, advising of processes and rules, and de-escalating altercations

Gather information in investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of all participants and witnesses. Reduce the results of those investigations into written form so as to clearly and accurately reflect the information obtained

Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action when there is a reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used and to what degree

Maintain composure and control of the situation while enduring verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of people encountered in an antagonistic environment

Conduct visual surveillance for extended periods of time. Observe, recall, and distinguish characteristics of persons, suspects, automobiles, location, property, etc. to include colors, shapes, sizes, height, weight, abnormalities, changes or differences since last observed, and other distinguishing characteristics

Perform TSA screening of passengers boarding outbound jet aircraft

From a variety of body positions, load, unload, aim and fire handguns, shotguns and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards

Vehicle Operations

Safely operate large passenger buses with airbrakes, pickup trucks, vans, or other assigned vehicles in remote settings and in hazardous road conditions caused by factors such as rain, snow, sleet, ice, fog, smoke, and dirt roads

Drive long distances in often changing climate conditions transporting passengers, patrolling are of responsibility, surveillance of well pads and pipeline, and performing other tasks as assigned

Transport personnel to and from various destinations as requested; May lift luggage, freight and personal belongings to and from vehicles, and assist passengers in and out of the vehicle

Fill out daily vehicle maintenance checklist and perform daily preventative maintenance checks

Emergency medical

As first responder, perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas as well as directing traffic for long periods of time.

Transport patients and emergency responders

BENEFITSFull-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short term disability insurance. Full-time regular employees are provided access to our employee assistance program. Benefits take effect on the date of hire.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERDUS is an equal opportunity employer.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)