Captain

Overview

SUMMARY

Bering Global Solutions, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Captain for Center for Disease Control in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Captain enforces regulations designed to prevent breaches of security; exercises judgment and uses discretion in dealing with whether first response should be to intervene directly (asking for assistance when deemed necessary and time allows), to keep situation under surveillance, or to report situation so that it can be handled by appropriate authority. Duties require specialized training in methods and techniques of protecting security areas. Commonly, the Captain is required to demonstrate continuing physical fitness and proficiency with firearms or other special weapons.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

The Captain is required to pass a physical fitness test and maintain physical fitness throughout the life of the contract, remain qualified on their assigned firearm, obtain and remain eligible for a position of trust by passing background checks and be crossed trained in all areas pertaining to the site.

LASO duties consist of the following:

• Provide oversight for all officers assigned to Pittsburgh Location
  • Hire, train, and retain employees to accomodate contract needs, following guidelines of the Statement of Work, Collective Bargaining Agreement, and Company Policy
  • Ordering replacement uniform parts as necessary
  • Address employee complaints in a timely manner
  • Invoke disciplinary action as necessary
  • Ensure payroll accuracy, correct as needed, and approve for processing
  • Provide checks to ensure Officers are enforcing Client Policies and Procedures
• Provide excellent customer service to the Client
• Enforce required Client Policy and Procedures within the Statement of Work
• Ensure scheduling of all officers to meet requirements of the contract, to inlcude all training and qualifications
• Establish and update Post Orders for all posted positions
• Update daily use forms as needed, both paper and digital copies
• Review and submit to the Project Manager Day To Day Reports and any Incident Reports
• Submit Monthly Status Reports to the Project Manager
• Track expiration dates of all officers to ensure no lapsed credentials or certifications and establish corrective measures
• Maintain company vehicles and schedule maintenance as necessary
• Respond to emergencies and incidents at the location and act as the incident commander for the security team
• Investigate incidents through use of statements, interviews and review of surveillance equipment
• Validate tours of property through use of an establish Tour System, and update as necessary
• Manage an inventory of site specific keys, including issuing of new keys, collection of old keys, and reporting of lost keys
• Assist in scheduling fingerprinting for government background checks for outside personnel
• Attend meetings as needed, with the Client and with the Company
• Be available outside of working hours to respond to emergencies and incidents as needed, either by phone or in person

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO’s)

• Be at least 21 years old or older.
• Have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Meets all basic qualifications
• Have not had a previous private investigator or security guard license revoked or denied in any state.
• Have not been declared incompetent by a court because of a mental defect or illness.
• In the past or presently suffer from narcotics addiction or dependence or habitual drunkenness.
• Have not been convicted of a misdemeanor under the “Lautenberg Amendment” (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9))
• Have not been convicted of a felony in any state or territory.
• Has not filed for bankruptcy or another form of documented financial distress in the past 48 months
• Have not been convicted of any of these crimes:
• Illegally using, carrying or possessing a pistol or other dangerous weapon;
• Making or possessing burglar's instruments;
• Buying or receiving stolen property;
• Entering a building unlawfully;
• Aiding an inmate's escape from prison;
• Distributing illicit drugs; or
• Any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or for which dishonesty of character is a necessary element.
• Have never:
• Engaged in the private investigation or security guard business without a license;
• Transferred security guard or firearms license to an unlicensed person or subcontracted with an unlicensed person or firm to conduct investigations or security guard business;
• Employed anyone to conduct investigations or security guard business who was in violation of any of the prohibitions or requirements of law;
• Falsely represented that they are or any other person is a law enforcement official or a person licensed as an investigator or guard;
• Made any false report with respect to any matter relating to employment;
• Divulged any information obtained from or for a client without express permission;
• Knowingly accepted employment to obtain information intended for illegal purposes; or
• Authorized or encouraged another person to engage in any of the above activities.
• ​All potential employees must hold a Position of Trust.
• Pre-assignment evaluations of each security officer will assess the suitability of the officer to CDC’s security program. Prospective emloyees must submit to a CDC administered Background Check. Such evaluations will include a minimum of the following:
• Previous employment verification (up to 10 years)
• Education certificate(s) verification
• Past residences (up to 10 years)
• Record of previous military service (if applicable)
• Record of all criminal convictions (No felony or moral turpitude convictions)
• Citizenship: Must be U.S. Citizens
• Drug testing/screening by a certified drug screening service. A random drug testing program must also be submitted to and approved by CDC.
• Credit Report to indicate financial responsibility and low-risk for financial pressure
• A valid state driver’s license and a motor vehicle driving history report that indicates a low risk record.
• Prospective employees must be literate in English to the extent of speaking, reading and understanding printed regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and be able to compose and write reports which convey complete and accurate information which is understandable and readable.
• The members of the security force must have basic knowledge of computerized access control, and video monitoring systems.
• Prospective employees must be able to manipulate a firearm and demonstrate abilities bi-annually, to include safe handling practices and meeting qualification standards/proficiencies.
• Prospective employees must pass drug test prior to hire and be subject to a random program that tests 25% of the workforce on a quarterly basis.

Preferred

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Crimanl Justice or Business, or substantial experience in Business, Law Enforcement, or Military Background that demonstrates ability to manage a security force
• Current Act 235 Certification
• Current certification in Monadnock Expandable Baton (MEB), Stop The Bleed, and First Aid/CPR/AED use (Instructor preferred)
• 3 Years of verifiable security experience, including progressive supervisory experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prospective employees must be able to meet and maintain a medical surveillance program requirements. This program consists of a mandatory annual medical physical to ensure that each employee is fit for duty.

Each member of the Security Guard Force who is required (and authorized per applicable state laws) to carry a firearm must pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB). New security guards must pass the PEB prior to assuming security duties at the CDC’s NIOSH facilities and maintain their fitness throughout the contract (PEB is represented at the end of this section).

• After initial PEB qualifications, must re-qualify on an annual basis.
• LASOs failing to meet the minimum standards during annual requalification be allowed thirty (30) calendar days to successfully meet minimum standards. Security Guards failing to meet requirements after 30 calendar days will be placed on Weapons Restriction.

Physical Efficiency Battery: The PEB is a fitness test consisting of three differing components to measure the fitness level of the officer. The PEB is categorized by age and gender and with a graduated (percentile) scale that ranks officer’s performance from the highest (99th percentile) to the lowest (1st percentile). As an example, a male between 35 to 39 years old is in the 99th percentile if they have 25.00 inches of flexibility, can push 172.14% of their body weight and can run 1.5 miles in 9:15. The same person would be in the 1st percentile with scores of 10 inches of flexibility, 51.50% of body weight pushed and a 1.5 mile run in 22:00.

Candidates must meet or exceed the 25th percentile as reflected in the following Table.

PEB AREAS

Gender / Age

Percentile

Flexibility in Inches

Bench Press as a

% of Body Weight

1.5 Mile Run in Min:Sec

Male <25

25

17.20

89.20

13:37

Male 25-29

25

17.00

88.20

13:57

Male 30-34

25

16.75

83.90

14:30

Male 35-39

25

16.50

81.10

15:05

Male 40-44

25

15.50

74.70

16:08

Male 45-49

25

15.00

69.80

17:04

Male 50-54

25

14.50

65.90

17:05

Male 55-59

25

13.24

61.75

19:14

Male 60

25

11.75

55.53

20:02

Female <25

25

19.50

48.00

17:24

Female 25-29

25

19.00

47.60

17:48

Female 30-34

25

18.50

45.50

18:44

Female 35-39

25

18.00

44.80

19:20

Female 40-44

25

17.50

42.80

19:43

Female 45-49

25

17:25

40.80

20:24

Female 50-54

25

16.00

38.90

22.12

Female 55

25

15.28

33.70

23:12

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job is performed in an office setting and at guard posts with exposure to computer screens and requires use of a computer, surveillance components, multi-line telephone system, and required safety and security systems. The work also requires roving foot patrols and vehicle patrols that subject employees to the environment and weather.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hires and supervises direct reports.
• Must have proficient ability to use computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.