Advanced Military Security Officer - St. Joseph X3

Job Location: Rosecrans Memorial Airport, Missouri Air National Guard 705 Memorial Drive Saint Joseph, MO 64503

A career with the Missouri Department of the National Guard in this specialized armed security and law enforcement position working with the United States Air Force Security Forces within the jurisdiction of the Office of the Adjutant General. Be a part of a proud team working alongside our military counterparts defending our state’s resources.

• Provide armed security and protection to aircraft, equipment, persons, and military resources located at the assigned base, including base buildings and grounds.
• Maintain various duty positions; such as providing flightline protection, monitoring access gates, acting as a roving patrol of base buildings and grounds, monitoring the security control center, and monitoring vehicle traffic and parking within base jurisdiction; rotate posts as directed.
• Observe activities of base personnel, civilian staff, and the general public; detain persons suspected of law violations; conduct searches of persons and property within jurisdictional limitations; and contact local police when necessary.
• Operate and monitor computerized intrusion and fire alarm systems; responds to fire and intrusion alarms on military property; and assist building occupants during fire evacuation procedures.
• Investigate on-site incidents and/or accidents; prepare clear and concise reports citing violations of military regulations, agency security procedures, and federal, state, and/or local laws; and provides court testimony.
• Participate in initial, regularly scheduled, and impromptu in-service training sessions; periodically obtains re-certification in CPR, basic first aid, firearms and non-lethal weapons usage, and handcuffing.
• Enforce traffic control laws and parking regulations within assigned jurisdiction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Department of Defense (DoD) law enforcement training program (i.e. Security Forces, Military Police) (Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Or Completion of a training program from a certified law enforcement training academy; and, eligible to be commissioned as a peace officer (must be 21 years of age to be commissioned).
• Or 21 years of age with two years of security experience.
• Ability to pass prescribed medical and physical fitness evaluations maintaining specified standards.
• Ability to pass initial and periodic background investigations and maintain specified military security clearance(s).
• Ability to maintain a valid Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and a state Vehicle Operator's License.
• Ability to pass prescribed training programs (includes annual weapons qualifications) as designated by the Office of the Adjutant General.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military experience. Knowledge of military operations.
• Ability to quickly assess information and take corrective action in emergency situations.
• Intermediate knowledge of security procedures, policies, rules, and regulations, knowledge of applicable military regulations, and directives.
• Intermediate knowledge of law enforcement techniques and methods used to handle various persons and groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written. Maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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