Job Summary:
Protects the organization's employees, properties and all items of value on premises from any harm or danger | Develops and/or follows fire and security policies and procedures that comply with government guidelines and standards | Conducts investigations to protect organization assets | Responds to contingency events, including bomb threats, explosions, fires, sabotage and severe weather conditions through on-site security force or with the assistance of government law enforcement agencies Impact of the Role Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks | Develops understanding in an analytical or scientific method or operational process | Works with close supervision | Performs manual tasks according to established procedures
Essential Functions:
Supports with security and guards buildings, grounds, materials, work sites, or other venues. | Monitors access controls and security systems and responds to alarms, reports of issues, or requests for assistance. | Follows required gate-keeping procedures such as verifying visitor credentials, conducting inspections, or preparing paperwork or activity logs. | Supports emergency response to fires, accidents, and other emergencies to protect people, property, and the environment. | Assists firefighting teams to control and extinguish fires and safely manage hazardous materials. | Uses and operates firefighting tools, equipment and apparatus as effectively and safely as possible. | Assists with fire system inspection, testing and maintenance. | Prepares post-incident reports as required. | Must carry a state-licensed firearm.
Required Qualifications:
Required education and experience: Attending a Vocational / Technical School or internal training program OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience or Skillset
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree | Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to work as part of a team. Decision-making skills. Judgement. Detail oriented. Attentiveness. Emergency Management. Heavy Equipment Operation. Fire Control. Public Safety.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. | Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities. | Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds. | May need to stand for long periods of time. | Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery. | May be requested to work a different shift. | Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required. | This position is Safety-Sensitive.
Travel Requirements: No or very little travel likely.
