Job Description

Ahtna Logistics, LLC has a requirement for Guard services at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The Captain of Guards (COG) is responsible for managing the operational security force programs to provide a daily deterrent against unauthorized, illegal, or potentially life-threatening activities towards government employees, visitors, information programs, facilities, and property. The COG shall supervise all personnel required to perform the security guard services as stated in this PWS. He/she shall at all times be responsible to the COR for the operational functions and duties required in the performance of this contract.

This position is located at the northern end of White Sands Missile Range at the Stallion Gate entrance east of San Antonio, NM.

This position comes with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays.

This position will be posted for 5 days or until filled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the Contract Guard Force to provide facility, grounds, and personnel protection and crime deterrence, including the continual use of the security systems on site and in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56.
• Ensures the Contract Security Officers remain alert, knowledgeable, and react to suspicious or dangerous activity with a high level of urgency.
• Provide the client with thorough, accurate information and all required reports as directed.
• Remains available to respond to site problems twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and, as necessary, perform special mission duties.
• Acts as the primary liaison for the specific contract sites.
• Direct Supervisor of all supervisors and officers assigned to the client's operations.
• Primary Manager responsible in the selection of officers to be assigned to WSMR security operations.
• Hiring/Firing authority rests with the COG while daily supervision, counseling, and suspension authority can be delegated to the subordinate supervisors reporting to the COG.
• Ensures that all posts and special missions are staffed as required on a daily basis.
• Coordinates daily activities and special missions with clients’ representatives.
• Coordinates issue and maintenance of uniforms and supplies for assigned officers.
• Handles the scheduling of all client directed posts, shifts, and special missions. Initiates and Maintains records of all activities related to security.
• Acts as the Company’s key person or Site Representative in the Quality Control Plan.
• Responsible for making sure all assigned officers receive the necessary training.
• Other Duties as assigned by Program Manager

Supervision

Yes, responsible for supervision of 32 employees assigned to the WSMR contract.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• A minimum three (3) years in security or law enforcement administration and operations in the Armed Forces/ military security police or civilian security operations
• Experience Supervising a comparable civilian law enforcement/police force, military police force, or civilian security guard force.
• Drivers license and clean driving record.
• Familiar with all regulations, policies, procedures, and directives related to the contract, and have the management and communication skills to effectively oversee the requirements of the contract.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Must be able to be certified into the Individual Reliability Program and meet all other requirements as required under AR 190-56, AR 380-67 and AR 600-85 (most current versions)
• Must be able to successfully complete an annual Physical Assessment Test
• Must be physically fit and complete an annual medical examination/physical.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and is subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to qualify with their assigned weapons semiannually
• Must possess sufficient hand-eye coordination and training to safely handle, operate, shoot, maintain, and qualify with an assigned weapon, plus assorted associated equipment such as handcuffs, nightsticks, and/or pepper spray.
• Must be able to operate computers in performance of administrative duties and maintain hand-written logs and reports
• Must be US Citizen

Shareholder Preference

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Physical Demands

Employees may stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time at assigned workstations, and briefly run or hurry in emergency situations. The walking may consist of building and grounds inspections that may consist of covering as much as two (2) miles every two (2) hours, and may entail negotiating uneven ground and poorly lit areas such as construction areas. The employee may also climb stairs and/or ladders. Lifting/carrying assorted packages and/or equipment (such as flashlights, radios, guns, ammunition, watchman’s clocks, keys, etc.) that weigh up to fifteen (15) pounds total weight for extended periods; and up to fifty (50) pounds for brief periods (such as accepting delivery of packages or moving road barricades). They may also lift covers, stoop, kneel, and crouch while checking equipment and areas, filing documents, operating panels/computers, including discerning between colored (especially red/green) lights and displays. Perform other duties that could be classified as “light” work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

The guard force will be required to work odd hours and be exposed to high summer temperatures ranging from 99 -115 degrees during the summer months and cold temperatures below 0 – 40 degrees during the winter months. The northern part of the range is considered “isolated” meaning there are no places to purchase food or beverages so contractor personnel will need to be prepared to bring their own food and water when on duty.

Work Schedule: Full Time-may be required to work beyond a weekly schedule on occasion