Security Guard 3 (Graveyard Shift Supervisor)

Security Guard 3 - Graveyard Shift Supervisor Garrison Command Provost Marshall Office Camp Murray, WA Assignment Pay: Employee will receive assignment pay of 10% when qualified and required to carry a firearm.

Under the supervision of the Campus Security Safety Supervisor (Security Supervisor), responsible for providing leadership and administrative support to security personnel ensuring collaboration and consistency across all shifts. Provides 24/7 installation access control and security duties as a member of the security team.

About the Washington Military Department Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk youth at our Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.

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• Security shift supervisor for day, swing, or graveyard shift providing leadership and administrative support to assigned personnel.
• Collaborates with supervisors and other security personnel across all shifts ensuring communication and consistency of the security program.
• Provides installation access control at one of several access control points following prescribed security instructions and access control policies.
• Patrols, inspects, and monitors building, grounds, and roadways; responds to incidents/emergencies; provides other required services to ensure that safety and security of installation personnel/visitors, facilities, equipment, and information.
• Gathers information and writes accurate incident/investigative reports for review/action by supervisory personnel.
• Supports additional security requirements for National Guard and State emergency/disaster response drills, exercises, special events, and training.
• Supports the Camp Murray Joint Security Initiative combining Federal and State resources for a holistic effort to installation security. Mental Demands: Skills and abilities to:
• Communicate with the public, other employees, and converse by radio and telephone as necessary to ensure quick response to security related situations.
• Understand and follow applicable laws, regulations, and other standards to establish and / or maintain a safe work environment.
• Handle highly stressful or adverse situations, make good decisions, work calmly and accurately, and help calm others.
• Use of senses and reasoning to gather information and make independent determinations regarding ongoing security issues. This also involves the ability to think and respond appropriately when quick / decisive action is required in emergency / stressful situations.
• Read, understand, communicate and abide by applicable department policies / procedures, state / federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations associated with assigned security duties.
• Gather information, develop accurate written incident / investigative reports and follow up on security incidents. This includes the ability to interview, obtain and accurately document statements from victims, witnesses, suspects, and / or confidential informers.
• Use word processing software, such as Microsoft Word to create, format, edit, preview, print, and save documents. Use standard functions to select, edit, copy, paste, format, and spell check text. Create bulleted and numbered lists, indent and align paragraphs, and use bordering and shading features.
• Basic understanding of computer-supported and automated security program operations.
• Be proficient in computer supported and automated security program operations related to access control systems.
• Physically, mentally, and legally possess a weapon as part of their assigned job duties. This includes the ability to exercise sound/prudent judgment in potential use of force situations. Physical Demands : Skills and abilities to:
• Routinely work a 40-hour week to provide ongoing customer and program support.
• Obtain and maintain a basic first aid and CPR certification to ensure trained staff is available to respond to basic first aid until appropriate medical response arrives.
• Screen incoming traffic to assess required authorization to access the installation. This includes reading license plates, verifying picture identification, and observing occupants to detect actual or suspicious/dangerous actions, items or other violations that would ban entrance.
• Must be able to discriminate between vivid red and green colors.
• Must be able to hear accurately to decipher radio traffic, hear vehicle approaching, understand occupants’ responses, detect warning sounds/alarms, ascertain sound direction, and recognize related danger.
• Execute a full range of physical motions to successfully complete defensive tactics and rescue operations.
• Walk or stand for long periods of time while working at the guard shack, directing traffic and/or doing searches of vehicles, buildings, and large outdoor areas.
• Work outside in all types of weather to provide required gate access control/staffing.
• Manual Dexterity – Writing, light keyboarding, and use of a personal computer/software related to word processing and issuing I.D. cards.
• Communicate with employees and visitors either face-to-face or by radio and telephone, as necessary, to ensure quick response to security related situations.
• May require periods of great physical effort in completing essential functions and / or responding to security issues.

REQUIRED High school graduation or GED AND Three years of experience in areas of work such as: security guard, military, correctional officer, store investigation, police officer (military or civilian), police reserve officer or other security / law enforcement work. Note: A certification of successful completion of a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission; or a certificate of completion in a policy or reserve academy or military training program will substitute for one year of the three years of the required experience. AND A valid Enhanced Washington State Driver's License. DESIRED Experience:

• One year of lead or supervisor experience. Skills/Abilities to:
• Understand and follow applicable laws, regulations and other standards to establish and/or maintain a safe work environment.
• Handle highly stressful or adverse situations, make good decisions, work calmly and accurately, and help calm others.
• Uses senses and reasoning to gather information and make independent determinations regarding ongoing security issues according to policy.
• Read, understand, communicate and abide by applicable department policies/procedures, state/federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations associated with assigned security duties.
• Gather information, develop accurate written incident/investigative reports and follow up on security incidents. Includes ability to interview, obtain and accurately document statements from victims, witnesses, suspects and or confidential informers.
• Maintain a high level of professional appearance in personal hygiene and upkeep of uniform in accordance with WMD policies and procedures.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance at work to include flexibility to cover other shifts when necessary to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Work in a collaborative and participatory manner with all members of the team, while participating in, offering suggestions and ideas, and problem solving with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and other agency staff.
• Communicate in a professional, polite, and positive manner respecting the ideas and suggestions of others and ultimately following the direction determined most appropriate by supervisors and managers.
• Work independently, manage priorities and embrace professional goals and training opportunities.
• Maintain a customer focus and emphasis on teamwork to influence organizational change, facilitate agency-wide exchange of information/resources, create a proactive approach to problem solving, and support the overall accomplishment of the Department’s Mission. The ability to take action to learn and grow. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Use word processing software such as Microsoft Word. Compensation: Wage/salary depend on qualifications or rules of promotion. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT If you are unwilling or unable to meet all of these requirements, you are not eligible to be considered for the Security Guard 3 position.

Background Check/Polygraph/Psychological Examination: Must successfully complete a pre-employment personal history and background investigation, including a polygraph examination and potential psychological testing. These checks/tests are required due to the nature of security requirements of these jobs. Applicants are required to complete and sign a WMD Personal History Statement and a Waiver of Authority for Release of Information form. Candidates will not have access to any investigative materials and files. Must be willing and able to participate in periodic background checks in accordance with department policy. Failure to successfully complete any required background check may be cause for termination. Must report all arrests to appointing authority within 24 hours of prior to their scheduled work shift, whichever occurs first. Background Investigation: Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) required to access DoD computer systems. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination. Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS): Camp Murray uses the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01) . This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver's License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.

Drug and Alcohol Testing and Use: Willing not to use or be in possession of illegal narcotics or controlled substances while on or off duty.

Willing and able to be free from excessive alcohol consumption.

Willing and able to pass drug and alcohol testing requirements., including pre-employment, random and reasonable suspicion testing. Failure to successfully pass drug/alcohol testing is a cause for termination.

Medical Examination: Willing and able to participate in and pass pre-employment medical examination and periodic medical examinations in accordance with program requirements. Legally Carry A Firearm/Weapons Qualifications Training: Must be willing and able to acquire and possess a firearm and ammunition, as well as, willing to carry and use the firearm in a safe and appropriate manner. Responsible for maintaining the legal, physical and mental ability to possess a firearm while on duty. Must successfully complete prescribed firearms qualifications training within the 6-month probationary or trial service period. Must be willing and able to successfully complete mandatory follow-up training and annual weapons qualification requirements. Willing and able to obtain/maintain a current American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or equivalent. Physical Abilities Test (PAT): Must be willing and able to participate in and pass a pre-employment physical abilities standardized test and annual re-certification tests thereafter, in accordance with program requirements. The PAT events include completion of 19 push-ups in two minutes or under and completion of a 1.5 mile run in 17.3 minutes or under. There are no substitutions for either event.

Shift Work: Position is subject to shift work, the incumbent must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime and on a callback basis as the situation requires. The incumbent must also be willing and able to work beyond established core hours/days when necessary to accomplish program requirements, including responding to emergency/security situations in a reasonable period. Union Shop Provision: This position is represented by the Washington Public Employee Association. Driver's License: Must possess a valid Enhanced Washington State Driver’s License and be qualified to drive a state or federally owned/leased vehicle. Continuation Training: Must comply and maintain currency on all continuation training requirements as indicated. Policies: Must comply with Department policies and procedures governing workplace conduct.

Work Around Military: Willingness to work in or around military facilities and programs. Uniforms: Must be willing to wear uniforms provided by the Washington Military Department. Automated Security: Willingness and ability to attend and meet the proficiencies requirements of related computer supported and automated security programs. Self-Assessment: All applicants are encouraged to do a self-assessment of eligibility prior to completing their application requirements. Failure to meet the standards as listed below will disqualify an applicant for eligibility for this position and an application should not be submitted. 1. Drug possession beyond the following standards disqualifies you for eligibility for an armed security guard position with the WMD. "Possession" is defined as control, touching, holding, selling or trafficking (transportation for sale) of any illegal (non-prescribed) drug. No possession of marijuana/hashish within the last 3 years. No possession of other illegal drugs within 10 years. No possession of marijuana/hashish over 15 times, regardless of time frame. No possession in the last 3 years. No combined possession of non-prescribed stimulants(amphetamine/methamphetamine) over 3 times. Stimulants include speed, Ritalin, crank, crystal, ice, etc. No possession in last 10 years. No injection of amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, heroin, barbiturates, valium, or clandestine crank.. No combined possession of hallucinogenic drugs (LSD, PCP, hallucinogenic mushrooms, etc.) over 3 times. No possession in the last ten years. No possession of non-prescribed opiates/narcotics (heroin, morphine, etc.). No possession of cocaine over 3 times. No possession within the last 10 years. No selling, offering to sell, or transporting for sale of any illegal drugs/narcotics, regardless of time frame. No possession of non-prescribed drugs while employed or after having been employed in a commissioned capacity by a law enforcement agency, regardless of time frame, (including a military position with law enforcement powers). No possession on anabolic steroids within the last 3 years. 2. No Felony Convictions (Convictions under the age of 18 may be considered on a case-by-case basis). 3. No Misdemeanor Convictions involving theft, crimes of violence, larceny, moral turpitude, sex offenses, or controlled substances regardless of time frame (Convictions under the age of 21 may be considered on a case-by-case basis.). 4. No Domestic Violence Convictions regardless of timeframe. 5. No DUI, Reckless Driving, Vehicular Assault, or Hit-and-Run Convictions within the last 5 years.

Recruitment Process The following reflects the major steps in the recruitment process. Applications review/scoring Candidates invited to Physical Abilities Test (PAT) Required forms completed Interview conducted Reference checks/FBI background check A polygraph examination (Paid for by Agency) Drug and alcohol testing (Paid for by Agency) Psychological examination (Paid for by Agency) Pre-Employment Physical (Paid for by Agency) A final job offer is made. Application Process Individuals interested in applying for this position should select "Apply" button and submit the following: A current application profile. Responses to the supplemental questions. Please note that it is important that you carefully read and respond to each question with all requested information, as incomplete responses will not be scored. A list of three professional references. Please include two past/current supervisors, one peer and/or subordinate, if applicable. For each reference include the following: Name, Professional Title, Working Relationship, Daytime Phone Number and Email Address. If you have any questions about the application process or the recruitment, please contact Geri Harding at [email protected] Please add [email protected] to your email contacts to ensure emails sent to advise you of the status of your application do not get sent to your junk mailbox . The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: geri.harding @mil.wa.gov , Call: (253) 512-7384, or 711.