Turnaround Security Officer: BP Whiting Refinery
Turnaround Security Officer: BP Whiting RefineryJOB SUMMARY
Under limited supervision, Turnaround (TAR) Security Officers provide security and protection of work site(s), personnel and assets at the assigned job site. Performing vehicle patrol duties and responding to emergencies and incidents inside a regulated facility is a core function of this position. Enforces safety measures, performs regular patrols of assigned premises, and responds to incidents based on established operational procedures.

- This is a part-time/seasonal position for the period of the Fall refinery turnaround maintenance at a client site; the season has a tentative start date in September. Duration is approx. 8 to 10 weeks, with potential permanent employment dependent upon staffing vacancies and the individual's work performance.
WORK SCHEDULE
Hours and work schedule will vary based upon business needs. During a turnaround period, this position has an opportunity to earn additional overtime pay working extra shifts.
Open availability and flexibility are required to meet the contract needs of the client.
There are times when employees may be asked to work on days that would ordinarily be their scheduled days off. These additional pay opportunities include scheduled refinery turnaround periods and covering open shifts when needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior military, law enforcement, or security experience preferred, but not required
- Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Must have reliable transportation to/from the work site. Valid driver’s license required.
- Compliance or ability to be compliant with any State and/or local laws and regulations governing those working as Unarmed Security Officers.
- Per regulatory requirements, a Transportation Worker’s Identification Card (TWIC) is required, or able to obtain.
- As a condition of employment, must be able to successfully complete a physical evaluation, criminal background investigation, and drug screening.
SKILLS/APTITUDES
- Maturity of judgement and behavior
- Ability to present self in a highly professional manner with the understanding that honesty, integrity and ethics are essential.
- Ability to communicate respectfully with all visitors, coworkers, vendors, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
- Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly.
- Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, two-way radio, etc.)
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work well alone and within a team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide customer service to the client by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Understand and successfully execute post orders including enforcement of client and company policies, rules, and regulations.
- Perform routine patrol duties and respond to emergencies and incidents as dispatched.
- Monitor traffic and parking areas.
- Guard property against damage, fire, theft, and illegal or unauthorized entry.
- Perform vehicle inspections
- Perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings, and other assigned areas, as needed.
- Display courteous, respectful, and professional interactions with the public and customers.
- May operate and monitor CCTV equipment.
- May be asked to perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
- Effectively and coherently communicate using a two-way radio or telephone.
- Interview people to detect infringements and to investigate disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalism and accidents or incidents. Report irregularities to management.
- Write Daily Activity Reports and/or Incident Reports
- May assist management and law enforcement officials in emergency situations.
- Maintain high standards for work areas and appearance.
- Must comply with established dress code/uniform requirements.
- Report all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
- Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professionalism.
- Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
- Perform all work in accordance with established safety and operational procedures.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Ability to work a varying schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.
- Attend company/job required training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
- May perform responsibilities of a Lead Security Officer or Sergeant as requested.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The employee will be required to work in an administrative/office-style workspace such as a security guard post or patrol vehicle and outside in varying weather conditions for extended periods of time and exposure to work assignments consisting of twelve-hour or 8-hour days (depending on schedule assignment) and able to workday or night shifts as required. The majority of the work is performed in a refinery setting with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee’s work requires routine walking, standing, bending, pushing and/or pulling, and occasionally carrying items up to 25lbs.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is DUS’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- On call
Work Location: In person