Security Officer 03636SB NWP

at  North Wind Group

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM INTERNSHIP FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICEMEMBERS TRANSITIONING OUT OF THE U.S. MILITARY.

Portage, Inc., is a technically diverse company providing consulting and project execution services to clients on their environmental, engineering, and infrastructure projects. Since its establishment in Idaho Falls in 1992, Portage has completed over $1.2 billion of projects focused primarily on investigations, remedial/response actions, and removal of radiological, hazardous, and toxic waste for federal, state, tribal, and local governments and private industry clients. Portage is ISO9001 certified and has an active NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance Program. Portage is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with satellite offices throughout the country. On January 20, 2017, Portage, Inc., was acquired by North Wind Group.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma.
• Experience in work environments with exposure to all weather conditions and temperature extremes.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The control of voluntary motor functions, strength, range of motion, neuromuscular coordination, stamina, and dexterity needed to meet physical demands associated with routine and emergency situations.
• The ability to maintain the mental alertness necessary to perform all essential functions without posing a direct threat to self or others.
• The ability to understand and share essential, accurate communication by written, spoken, audible, visible, or other signals while using required protective equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and night shifts as required.
• Must pass pre-employment background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Ability to pass U.S. Government employment background check and acquire U.S. Government Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential card.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Security Officer provides physical protection and surveillance of assets, personnel and operations at both the Moab and Crescent Junction sites. The Security Officer performs administrative, access control, facility patrol, escort, assessment, and alarm reporting functions in accordance with the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project security policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide access control by checking for proper badge/ID at the entrance to the Moab and Crescent Junction sites to allow access to employees and site visitors.
• Provide point-of-contact assistance to train crew and provide notification to project management for issues.
• Transport train crew on rail siding at Crescent Junction.
• Conduct site inspections at both sites to ensure doors, gates, etc. are locked at the end of the day.
• Inspect Crescent Junction water pond to ensure correct operation and provide notification of issues.