Remote Security Officer - Maniilaq Health Center - Kotzebue

Job Description

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff at Maniilaq Health Center in Kotzebue, Alaska. This position provides security services in a healthcare setting by monitoring facility activities, conducting routine patrols, responding to security incidents, and enforcing facility policies and procedures. The Security Officer assists with maintaining order, protecting facility property, and supporting emergency response efforts while demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment, and respect for patient confidentiality.

This is a remote, rotational position requiring employees to travel to and work at the assigned location for scheduled rotations. All duties are performed in accordance with NMS' mission, vision, values, and applicable client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Personally, monitors and patrols either visually or electronically a variety of assigned buildings, areas, or grounds.
• Permits only authorized individuals to enter the property.
• Patrols premises and examines doors, windows, and gates to determine they are secure.
• Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, etc.
• Warning violators of rule infractions and may apprehend or expel violators.
• Notifies on-site individuals of visitors wishing to see them.
• Assists in properly responding to a variety of emergencies or disasters in order to preserve life and property.
• Operates camp billeting and access control systems and maintains a list of visitors or authorized companies/personnel who are allowed access to various areas.
• May check heating, lighting, sprinkling, security, ventilation, fire, etc., systems to make sure they are operational.
• Provides transportation services using a variety of vehicles ranging from standard passenger vehicles to large passenger buses and off-road vehicles
• Provides emergency medical intervention including CPR, AED and patient movement.
• Notify supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have at least three (3) years of full time professional security, law enforcement or military experience.
• Post-secondary education in a related field may be substituted for experience.
• A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.
• Must be able to obtain and pay the Alaska Guard License fee of $97.00 prior to beginning work.
• Must have basic computer skills to include but not limited to Microsoft office and contract specific software.
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to hair follicle drug test, physical and fit for duty assessment and hearing test. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
• Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients.
• Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

CANDIDATES RESIDING OUTSIDE ANCHORAGE AREA:

Candidates residing in the Lower 48 for any contract and/or hired for the BP contract: For the purposes of pre-employment testing, Anchorage will be considered the point of hire (with the exception of drug testing, which will be conducted near the candidate’s place of residence). Employee is responsible for any travel expenses and needed accommodations related to pre−employment tasks that need to be completed in Anchorage, AK. This includes, but is not limited to, any safety training requirements, required pre−employment testing and/or training such as physical, DOT physical/medical card, fit for duty, audiogram, and/or other testing required by contract/company (such as NSTC, APICC training, security licensing requirements, etc.

Candidates residing in Alaska for Alyeska and Hillcorp contracts: pre-employment testing will be scheduled near the candidate’s area of residence within the state. The only exception is when the candidate lives in a region without the necessary service providers to complete all requirements.

Flights to Remote Locations: All employees are responsible for all expenses related to reporting to point of hire (Anchorage, AK) for scheduled trips paid for by the company for remote locations.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors and Outdoors, frequently exposed to arctic outdoor weather conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud.

Description of environment: Hospital / medical facility / office setting.

Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently to constantly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Physical requirements: Fit For Duty Test

• Lift: Lift 20 lbs. from floor to knuckle x 2,
• Lift: Lift 20 lbs. from floor to waist x 2,
• Carry: Carry 20 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 20 feet, self-paced but continuous,
• Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 3 for each knee, self-paced but continuous,
• Stand from Supine Position Test: From a supine, recumbent position, while wearing arctic gear, test recipient must be able to stand without assistance x 3, self-paced (this task must be accomplished safely without significant loss of balance or falling and without assistance). Allow one re-test when there is a loss of balance considered unsafe or a fall.)
• Stoop & Twist: Perform alternate cross over toe touches x 5 each side, self-paced but continuous,
• Walk: Walk on a treadmill at 3 MPH for 10 minutes with good balance
• Stairs: Climb up and down 10 steps x 2 for a total of 20 steps, self-paced.

Travel: Employee may travel up to various locations within Alaska/or remote locations and may be required to use alternative modes of transportation, including but not limited to snow machines, boats, small airplanes, and ATVs.

Competencies

• Customer Service – Provides outstanding customer service; manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to request for service and assistance; meets commitments in a timely manner.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to other ideas.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes incident, logs and other reports clearly; able to read and interpret written information.

NMS Core Values

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.