Amentum is seeking a Dispatcher/Security Guard to work on Andros Island, Bahamas on the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) project. The Security Guard will perform functions at AUTEC in support of a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors and government assets on the AUTEC project. This position requires the individual to be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and prioritize 911 incoming emergency and nonemergency calls.
- Dispatch appropriate emergency services (Navy Security Forces, fire, or medical) personnel.
- Operate a variety of dispatch and alarm systems to determine cause of alarm and initiate the appropriate response.
- Maintain daily events, emergencies, processes, and/or notifications received according to protocols.
- Prepare and maintain reports.
- Obtain and maintain within 6 months of employment DoD telecommunication I and II certification.
- Obtain and maintain within 6 months of employment DoD Hazmat Awareness and Operations certification.
- Obtain and maintain within 6 months of employment certification in Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Ability to work 12hrs shifts, day or night for no less than 5 days.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 1 year of specialized Dispatch experience in the private or public sector.
- At least 1 year of experience operating radio communication equipment to dispatch services and receiving incoming telephone or alarm systems calls.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Adept at working with computer systems and applications with specific knowledge of the Microsoft Office Application Suite.
- Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders.
- Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds of material or equipment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. One-year related experience working in Customer Service or a Security environment.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders.
- Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds of material or equipment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to reside in remote work location with limited medical facilities.
- Valid driver’s license and passport will be required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 or more years of specialized Dispatch experience is preferred.
- 1 or more years of Security Guard experience and certification as a Security Guard is preferred.
- DoD telecommunication I and II certification is preferred.
- DoD Hazmat Awareness and Operations certification is preferred.
- Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is preferred.
