TMD -Security Officer II (Installation Access Control - Ellington)

Job Title

Performs complex (journey-level) law enforcement and security work safeguarding priority resources, buildings, personnel, property and other equipment belonging to the Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force (USAF), Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas Military Department (TMD). Patrols and guards property against loss or damage from fire, theft, vandalism and challenges unauthorized personnel in his or her assigned duty area. Required to employ force up to and including the use of deadly force to protect personnel and resources. Reports to a designated Military Supervisor and works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Work Hours : Shift Work, 40 Hours a week

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides armed response
• Performs Installation Access Control (IAC) duties and subordinate duties without direct supervision and monitors others working at the Installation Access Control Point that are not certified to perform IAC duties independently
• Performs searches of commercial and privately owned vehicles as required at Installation Access Control Points
• Assists in monitoring and authorizing entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons to maintain security of installation premises
• Performs air base defense functions contributing to the force protection mission
• Defends personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile forces
• Performs Active Shooter response tactics as a member of a small team
• Performs mounted and dismounted individual and team patrol movements, tactical drills, battle procedures, antiterrorism duties, and other special duties
• Operates communications equipment, vehicles, intrusion detection equipment, individual weapons, Perimeter Access Control Systems, and other special purpose equipment
• Applies self-aid buddy care and life saving procedures as first responder to accident and disaster scenes
• Identifies, responds to, provides support for on-call situations, and reports presence of unauthorized personnel, activities, and all emergencies, accidents and incidents to the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC)
• Conducts security responsibilities in accordance with safety procedures and use of appropriate safety equipment
• Enforces standards of conduct, discipline, and adherence to laws and directives
• Directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic; investigates motor vehicle accidents, minor crimes, and incidents; and operates speed measuring, drug and alcohol, breath test, and explosive detection devices
• Secures crime and incident scenes; apprehends and detains suspects; searches persons and property; and collects, seizes, and preserves evidence
• Controls and safeguards arms, ammunition, and equipment
• Works with the general public on a daily basis issuing visitor passes, giving directions and receiving and / or reporting complaints
• Enforces all aspects of Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) and Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMS)
• Participates in recurring training required to ensure knowledge on updated specialized tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary for preparation and response to catastrophic events, terrorist attacks and related threats to the installation
• May be required to use force, to include deadly force in the defense of personnel and property
• Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency state employee policies procedures handbook
• May be required to perform duty in support of national emergencies, disasters and other missions, to include holidays and weekends
• May be required to work without notice to ensure support of business operations on holidays, weekends, extended hours and / or rotating shifts
• Performs related work as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS