Security Guard (Unarmed) / Security Watch Stander - Potawatomi Federal Solutions, LLC

Security Guard (Unarmed) / Security Watch Stander

Location:  Seattle, WA

Employment Class:  **Temporary Full-Time** 

FLSA Classification:  Non-Exempt - Hourly (SCA)

Pay Rate:   $30.00 per hour (Lead); Day shift is $25.00 per hour; Swing/graveyard is $27.00 per hour + H/W

Shift:  8 hour shifts; various shifts available: Day, swing, and graveyard. 

Position Summary:

Advancia Technologies, LLC (a federal government contractor) is seeking a dedicated Security Guard (unarmed) to ensure the safety and security of our premises, assets, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate should be highly observant and able to objectively address the severity of a situation. This includes the ability to remain calm and decisive in any situation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

•    Security watch standers must be familiar with shipboard operations. 
•    The security watch standers shall provide hourly security rounds, inspecting all spaces of the ship (excluding staterooms). 
•    The security watch standers are required to contact the designated OOD, duty engineer or CO/XO if any unusual events occur. Unusual events are defined as, but not limited to: bridge alarms, fire, flooding, unauthorized personnel boarding, and other dangers that can affect the security and safety of the vessel. 
•    The bridge watch stander conducting security rounds shall log all rounds and any unusual events in the vessel’s security watch log. 
•    In the case of an emergency, the security watch stander will be able to sound the ship’s general alarm and operate the Public Announcement system.
•    When not making rounds, the security watch stander will be present on the bridge and be alert to their surroundings. 
•    The security watch stander shall be required to answer the ship’s phone and will do so in a polite and professional manner. They will also be required to carry a phone when not on the bridge, to maintain communications (personal/company issued cell phone, etc).
•    The bridge security watch stander will perform morning and evening colors as directed by the ship.
•    Security watch standers will present themselves for their watch in sufficient time to be briefed on any changes to the routine or special instructions from the off going watch. Approximately 10 minutes may be required to exchange the watch and transfer information.
•    Change of watch will be made no later than the designated watch start time. Critical and essential details must be passed from security watch standers during this time.
•    Security watch standers will not depart the ship without being properly relieved following their watch. If the oncoming watch stander does not report to duty, the incumbent watch stander shall contact the Officer of the Deck (OOD), or the Executive Officer (XO) if the OOD is unavailable and notify them that the relief watch is not present, prior to departing the ship.
•    Ship’s force will take over watch standing duties in advance of ship’s departure.

 Additional Duties:

•    Provide security duties 
•    Maintain security and safety of the client’s premises.
•    Serve as a visible deterrent.
•    Conduct rounds of the property
•    Traffic control
•    Monitor surveillance cameras.
•    Assist shipboard staff as needed.
•    Report any illegal activity, unusual findings, or safety concerns.
•    Patrol premises on foot
•    Maintain daily activity log.

Education & Experience REQUIREMENTS:

•    High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
•    Maritime security training, including USCG and International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) training is required
•    State prescribed training, licensing, and registration
•    Extensive knowledge of deterring illegal activity and performing access control
•    Experience in documenting security procedures and observations
•    Security watch standers must be familiar with security procedures of the Port of Seattle
•    Must also be able to access Pier 91

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

•    Excellent observational skills and attention to detail
•    Authoritative verbal communication skills
•    Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations
•    Ability to learn the layout of the property and buildings
•   Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner and maintain the highest standards of honor and respect for all persons

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Both indoor and outdoor, including working during inclement weather.

Physical Demands (including but not limited to):

•    Frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, and walk; to use hands to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, and kneel.
•    The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves anything from 10 to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to focus.
•    Work in austere and uncomfortable conditions for prolonged periods, including periods of inclement weather while performing walking, standing, searching, and surveillance or sitting duties essential to the performance of security functions.

Other:

•    Position contingent upon award of contract
•    This is a temporary position (12/28/2023-01/31/2024)

Advancia Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.