Security Access Control Officer: Port of Alaska

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Security Captain, the employee provides protection of work sites, personnel, and assets, access control system maintenance, assistance to other security posts, emergency response, administrative support, and Port of Alaska (POA) Security Awareness Training. This position works a rotational schedule; 2 weeks on / two weeks off.

• Minimum of two years of experience as an officer (or above) with a municipal, state or federal law enforcement agency, military police unit, US Coast Guard, corrections or private security company within the past five years
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• State of Alaska Armed Security Officer licensed (or ability to obtain)
• Oleoresin Capsicum certified (or ability to be certified)
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) (or ability to obtain)
• Certified as an Emergency Trauma Technician or ability to gain certification within 120 days of hire.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience operating access control systems

• Maintain the S2 Netbox Access Control System including issuance of proximity cards, supply maintenance of consumable items, data entry of TWIC information, and semi-annual audits
• Prepare for and conduct Security Awareness Training
• Provide protection of work sites, personnel, and assets from events such as assault, theft, vandalism, harassment, and other disruptive incidents
• Respond to general alarms, power outages, broken water/power lines, suspicious activity, and security breaches
• Communicate clearly and appropriately when mediating disputes, advising on policies and procedures, and de‑scalating altercations
• Interview witnesses, obtain statements from investigations, and provide results in written form to clearly and accurately reflect information obtained
• Provide assistance to the CCTV and other Security Officers during peak activity times and unscheduled breaks
• Perform TWIC enrollments
• Conduct Trak Tik management duties
• Maintain radio/telephone communications
• Effect an arrest if necessary

Full‑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.

DUS is an equal opportunity employer.