Job Information
Denali Universal Services (DUS) Security Officer: BP Cherry Point Refinery ($1,000 Signing Bonus!) in Cherry Point, Washington
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Security Sergeant, Security Officers provide protection of work sites, personnel, and assets from events such as trespassing, unauthorized entry, and other disruptive incidents. Performing access control is a core function of this position.
This position is currently offering a $1,000 signing bonus!
WORK SCHEDULE
Security Officers currently work a 12-hour rotational shift schedule consisting of 1 week on / 1 week off (7 days/week). A base pay period (2-weeks) earns 64 regular hours, combined with 20 hours of additional overtime pay. Positions require open availability for days, nights, weekends, or holidays due to a rotating schedule.
There are times when employees may be asked to work on days that would ordinarily be their scheduled days off. These additional pay opportunities include scheduled refinery turnaround periods and covering open shifts when needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 18 years of age
Valid driver’s license
Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) or able to obtain
State of Washington Security Officer license or able to obtain
Ability to speak, write, and comprehend the English language and apply written and verbal policies/procedures.
This position requires open availability for days, nights, weekends, or holidays due to a rotating schedule.
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Minimum of two years working in law enforcement or fire service (paid or volunteer), military police, corrections, or a private security company.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conducts vehicle and foot patrols
Responds to incidents, calls for assistance, or requests
Observe, recall, and distinguish characteristics of persons, suspects, vehicles, locations, or property
Perform searches of people, vehicles, vessels, buildings, and large outdoor areas
Conduct visual surveillance for extended periods of time
Observes and confronts suspicious persons, assess intentions, and takes action as appropriate
Effectively and coherently initiates communication or responds using a two-way radio or telephone
Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills when communicating with people
Comprehend, evaluate, and correctly respond to information received
Gather information for investigations by interviewing and obtaining verbal or written statements of all participants and witnesses
Reduce the results of investigative findings into written form so as to clearly and accurately reflect the information obtained
Read, comprehend, and employ policies and procedures
Exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate action to be taken during changing situations.
Maintain composure and control when encountering a hostile person or situation
Safely operate a motor vehicle during both day and night, in a variety of settings, environments, and varying weather conditions
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and situational awareness in a safe manner
Willingness to perform other’s duties, as required
Willingness to work at various locations or posts, as required
PAY & BENEFITS
This position starts at $19.29/hour, plus additional for all overtime hours. Full time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance (medical/dental/vision), life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan, and short-term disability through Colonial Life. Full-time regular employees are provided access to our employee assistance program
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Officers will be working in and around an oil refinery, sitting or standing for extended periods either indoors or in inclement weather, and operating a company vehicle.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Applicant will be required to successfully complete a post offer, pre-hire physical and functional capacity evaluation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is DUS’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
DUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- TWIC Training
Preferred
- Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The 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)