Temporary Maritime Bear Guard ($27.00/hr) - Nome, AK

Req ID: SEC00139

Description

Summary

The Remote Bear Guard provides services for a variety of large and small business clients in remote settings where health, safety, and security are our #1 priority. All duties are to be performed in accordance with NMS’ mission, vision, and values.

**This is a temporary position that starts on August 1 st and will end after 30 days.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

§ Works remotely in the field on a daily basis.

§ Remains attentive and monitors work areas for bear and other wildlife activity.

§ Carry survival gear and equipment in a back pack for up to 12 hours a day.

§ Handles and operates a 12 gauge, pump action shotgun, following ALL firearms safety handling rules.

§ Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, etc.

§ 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.

§ 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 may have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

§ High school diploma or GED equivalent.

§ Must have or obtain Bear Hazer Certification. Will provide training as needed.

§ Must have or obtain Basic Shotgun Certification. Will provide training as needed.

§ Valid and current First Aid or Wilderness First Aid certification.

§ 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: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

§ Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

§ Water Survival Training.

CANDIDATES RESIDING OUTSIDE ANCHORAGE AREA:

Candidates residing in Alaska & the Lower 48 for any 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).

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

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

Noise level: Moderate to Loud.

Description of environment: Environment will vary based on the facility assigned to.

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.

Fit for Duty Test

• Lift : Lift 50 lbs. from floor to knuckle x 2,
• Lift : Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist x 2,
• Carry: Carry 50 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.

Competencies

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.

Organization: Security AK

Job: Security Services

Primary Location: US-AK-Nome

Shift: Variable

NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.