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Job Title: Guard II

Shields Point, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC has opportunities for full-time Guard II in Huntsville, AL. The Guard II will serve as the working shift supervisor for the Vendor guard force at Redstone Arsenal. Directs Security Guard I personnel during assigned shifts under the oversight of Acuity's Site Supervisor(s) and Project Manager; ensures 100% post coverage, post-order compliance, readiness, and reporting; and performs all Guard I access-control duties as required. The Guard II is the first line of accountability for shift performance, conduct, and incident response.

All Security Guard I duties, plus:

  • Direct and supervise the guard force during assigned shifts under Acuity site oversight; manage a shift of eight or more guards across multiple gates and posts.
  • Conduct guard mount/shift briefings; verify fitness for duty, uniform and equipment condition, license/credential currency, and post assignments before posting.
  • Ensure 100% coverage of required posts for the entire shift; execute the relief plan and adjust assignments to cover absences without uncovered posts; notify Company management and Acuity immediately of coverage risks.
  • Supervise execution of post orders, RAMP measures, inspections, and access-control standards; conduct documented post checks throughout the shift.
  • Take charge of incident response on shift: direct immediate actions, ensure notifications within required timelines (verbal notice within 5 minutes for reportable incidents), preserve scenes, and coordinate with DES, law enforcement, and emergency services.
  • Review and approve guard incident and daily reports for accuracy and completeness before end of shift; prepare supervisory reports and shift logs.
  • Ensure use-of-force compliance; document and report any use of force immediately through Company and Acuity channels.
  • Support internal quality control integrated with Acuity's QC program; identify deficiencies, take containment action immediately, and support written corrective action.
  • Coach, train, and evaluate assigned guards; conduct on-shift remedial training and document performance issues; recommend personnel actions to Company management.
  • Track training, license, medical, PAT, and credential currency for assigned personnel; flag expirations before they lapse.
  • Maintain accountability of shift equipment, keys, radios, and Government-furnished property; report loss or damage immediately.
  • Enforce standards of conduct and appearance; remove personnel from post when directed by Acuity or the Government and implement qualified replacement coverage.
  • Maintain 24/7 reachability expectations for shift-management coordination as assigned; escalate to the Company 24/7 management POC as required.
  • Refer any Government direction that would change scope, price, staffing, or schedule to Acuity/Company management - do not accept directly.

Pay Rate: $24.00 Hourly REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, legally authorized to work in the United States
  • At least 21 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Communicate clearly in written and spoken English; able to write factual reports
  • Valid driver license if assigned driving duties
  • No disqualifying criminal, security, employment, substance-abuse, or integrity history; must favorably complete NCIC-III and U.S. Army Crime Records Center checks and installation adjudication, and obtain and maintain installation access
  • Eligible for an Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB) security officer license/registration; application required within 30 days of employment; must complete Board-approved training and maintain the license/temporary card on duty
  • Ability to pass a post-offer medical examination and the AR 190-56 Physical Agility Test (currently 19 push-ups in 2 minutes; 1.5-mile run in 17:30) before first posting and annually thereafter
  • Successful completion of the Company 40-hour core training course and the 16-hour Government/DASG installation block (56 total hours), including written/practical tests and OC, baton, handcuffing, first aid, and CPR qualifications, before independently standing post
  • Three (3) or more years of security operations, law-enforcement, or military experience, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a shift of eight guards across multiple posts
  • Access-control and force-protection experience on a military installation, Federal facility, or comparable critical-infrastructure site
  • Strong written communication for supervisory reports, logs, and corrective-action documentation
  • If Government NIPR/e-mail access is determined necessary: ability to favorably complete a Tier 1 investigation for a Common Access Card (CAC); otherwise-authorized duties may be performed while the CAC is pending

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior DASG, DoD contract guard, or Army civilian police/security guard (AR 190-56) supervisory experience
  • Formal supervisory or leadership training (military NCO/PO leadership courses, FLETC, or equivalent)
  • Experience with quality-control programs, CBA-free SCLS workforces, or contract guard mobilizations
  • Instructor or field-training-officer credentials (may support Company training delivery)

Physical and Medical Requirements (Essential Functions)

  • Identical to Security Guard I: medical examination and AR 190-56 PAT (19 push-ups/2 min; 1.5-mile run/17:30) before assignment and annually; full essential-function capability including all-weather outdoor duty in approximately 30 pounds of equipment. Supervisory duties do not reduce physical requirements - the Guard II must be capable of performing and demonstrating every guard task.
  • Conditions of Employment
  • Identical to Security Guard I, plus: favorable Tier 1 investigation if CAC/system access is required; supervisory performance is subject to Acuity site oversight; removal-from-duty directives from Acuity or the Government must be executed immediately.

Job Description

Job Title: Guard II

Shields Point, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC has opportunities for full-time Guard II in Huntsville, AL. The Guard II will serve as the working shift supervisor for the Vendor guard force at Redstone Arsenal. Directs Security Guard I personnel during assigned shifts under the oversight of Acuity's Site Supervisor(s) and Project Manager; ensures 100% post coverage, post-order compliance, readiness, and reporting; and performs all Guard I access-control duties as required. The Guard II is the first line of accountability for shift performance, conduct, and incident response.

All Security Guard I duties, plus:

  • Direct and supervise the guard force during assigned shifts under Acuity site oversight; manage a shift of eight or more guards across multiple gates and posts.
  • Conduct guard mount/shift briefings; verify fitness for duty, uniform and equipment condition, license/credential currency, and post assignments before posting.
  • Ensure 100% coverage of required posts for the entire shift; execute the relief plan and adjust assignments to cover absences without uncovered posts; notify Company management and Acuity immediately of coverage risks.
  • Supervise execution of post orders, RAMP measures, inspections, and access-control standards; conduct documented post checks throughout the shift.
  • Take charge of incident response on shift: direct immediate actions, ensure notifications within required timelines (verbal notice within 5 minutes for reportable incidents), preserve scenes, and coordinate with DES, law enforcement, and emergency services.
  • Review and approve guard incident and daily reports for accuracy and completeness before end of shift; prepare supervisory reports and shift logs.
  • Ensure use-of-force compliance; document and report any use of force immediately through Company and Acuity channels.
  • Support internal quality control integrated with Acuity's QC program; identify deficiencies, take containment action immediately, and support written corrective action.
  • Coach, train, and evaluate assigned guards; conduct on-shift remedial training and document performance issues; recommend personnel actions to Company management.
  • Track training, license, medical, PAT, and credential currency for assigned personnel; flag expirations before they lapse.
  • Maintain accountability of shift equipment, keys, radios, and Government-furnished property; report loss or damage immediately.
  • Enforce standards of conduct and appearance; remove personnel from post when directed by Acuity or the Government and implement qualified replacement coverage.
  • Maintain 24/7 reachability expectations for shift-management coordination as assigned; escalate to the Company 24/7 management POC as required.
  • Refer any Government direction that would change scope, price, staffing, or schedule to Acuity/Company management - do not accept directly.

Pay Rate: $24.00 Hourly REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, legally authorized to work in the United States
  • At least 21 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Communicate clearly in written and spoken English; able to write factual reports
  • Valid driver license if assigned driving duties
  • No disqualifying criminal, security, employment, substance-abuse, or integrity history; must favorably complete NCIC-III and U.S. Army Crime Records Center checks and installation adjudication, and obtain and maintain installation access
  • Eligible for an Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB) security officer license/registration; application required within 30 days of employment; must complete Board-approved training and maintain the license/temporary card on duty
  • Ability to pass a post-offer medical examination and the AR 190-56 Physical Agility Test (currently 19 push-ups in 2 minutes; 1.5-mile run in 17:30) before first posting and annually thereafter
  • Successful completion of the Company 40-hour core training course and the 16-hour Government/DASG installation block (56 total hours), including written/practical tests and OC, baton, handcuffing, first aid, and CPR qualifications, before independently standing post
  • Three (3) or more years of security operations, law-enforcement, or military experience, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a shift of eight guards across multiple posts
  • Access-control and force-protection experience on a military installation, Federal facility, or comparable critical-infrastructure site
  • Strong written communication for supervisory reports, logs, and corrective-action documentation
  • If Government NIPR/e-mail access is determined necessary: ability to favorably complete a Tier 1 investigation for a Common Access Card (CAC); otherwise-authorized duties may be performed while the CAC is pending

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior DASG, DoD contract guard, or Army civilian police/security guard (AR 190-56) supervisory experience
  • Formal supervisory or leadership training (military NCO/PO leadership courses, FLETC, or equivalent)
  • Experience with quality-control programs, CBA-free SCLS workforces, or contract guard mobilizations
  • Instructor or field-training-officer credentials (may support Company training delivery)

Physical and Medical Requirements (Essential Functions)

  • Identical to Security Guard I: medical examination and AR 190-56 PAT (19 push-ups/2 min; 1.5-mile run/17:30) before assignment and annually; full essential-function capability including all-weather outdoor duty in approximately 30 pounds of equipment. Supervisory duties do not reduce physical requirements - the Guard II must be capable of performing and demonstrating every guard task.
  • Conditions of Employment
  • Identical to Security Guard I, plus: favorable Tier 1 investigation if CAC/system access is required; supervisory performance is subject to Acuity site oversight; removal-from-duty directives from Acuity or the Government must be executed immediately.
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