Officer Emergency Response

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Job Profile Title:

Officer Emergency Response

Job Code:

10921-1

Profile Title:

10921-1 Officer Emergency Response (National Harbor)

Grade / Band:

09

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Emergency Response Team Officers (ERTOs) are responsible for providing both highly visible and covert professional armed security to complement existing security programs. ERTOs act as a visual deterrent, intervene and respond to all levels of security and potential emergency needs including acts or threats of violence, emergencies, and life safety threats, and mitigate incidents through early detection and/or disruption of criminal conduct or other undesirable activity. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and property policies, practices and procedures. This position requires specialized training and physical conditioning.

Maintain a high-visibility uniformed or covert presence

Identify and respond to emergency situations including in-progress acts of violence, crisis, weapons incidents, explosive incidents, natural disasters, and a wide range of issues posing a hazard to lives and/or property using the appropriate escalation of force up to and including armed response by following established protocol

Conduct covert surveillance operations

Supplement the Executive Protection Program as directed by Management

Assist in emergency situations by securing the scene to prevent further loss or damage, advise personnel of threats and potential threats, summon emergency responders to the incident, and initiate and conduct evacuation procedures

Render appropriate first aid to injured persons and following established protocol for reporting injuries

Safeguard and maintain highly sensitive and confidential information

Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons

Ability to respond to direction and/or orders from supervisory personnel, especially in the context of an active shooter, assault or other similar situation

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Required

4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Related creditable experience: as a law enforcement officer or; through service as a militarypolice officer or; on a military special operations team as an operator specializing in counter-terrorism or dignitaryprotection or; in other work such as a Special/Security Police Officer (SPO) that provided the required knowledge and skills oflaw enforcement operations, practices, techniques, and judicious use of force, to include firearms

Required

Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy, U.S. Military Police Academy, or comparable course of instruction within the United States

Required

HR218 qualification or ability to obtain CCW certification

Required

Experience making judgments based on the application of experience, training, directions, rules, regulations, and laws andinvolved in maintaining order and protecting life and property

Required

Documented experience in Use of Force decision making in an armed, public facing capacity.

Required

After receiving a conditional offer of employment, a candidate will be required to satisfactorily pass a physical agility test, psychological evaluation, background check and drug screen.  These evaluations or assessments are job-related to the position and its essential functions

Required

Advanced training/instructor certification in firearms, force protection, anti-terrorism, defensive tactics, active shooter, and/or behavioral detection techniques

Preferred

Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays

Preferred

Experience working in a similar resort setting

Preferred

There are many physical aspects of the above essential functions, including the ability to move from location to location at appropriate speeds, the ability to carry or move another individual, including one who may be injured, the ability to physically engage with a person who is threatening others and the ability to accurately handle and shoot a weapon

Able to successfully complete the Emergency Response Team Officer Training Course, maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness, tactical, and firearms proficiency, and attend and pass all recurring mandatory legal, tactical, defensive tactics, first aid, CPR and CPR/AED response simulation, firearms and other training as a condition of continued employment

Able to satisfactorily pass a physical agility test, psychological evaluation, background check and drug screen; these evaluations or assessments are job-related to the position and its essential functions

Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms

Effective communication and analytical skills including the ability to evaluate, compile, coordinate, and disseminate information, make sound judgments, and respond accurately and quickly to changing situations.

Effective listening abilities with strong judgment skills

Ability to learn, demonstrate proficiency and effectively use team tactics, defensive tactics, and safe handling, proficiency, and judicious use of firearms and less-than-lethal force alternatives.

Ability to execute evacuation procedures to aid guests and employees during an emergency.

Ability to operate assigned equipment.

Ability to render appropriate first aid to injured persons.

Ability to learn, demonstrate proficiency and effectively use various computer software.

Ability to perform additional specialized skill/duties may be required (i.e. Canine Trainer, Firearms/Tactical/Defensive Tactics Instructor, Executive Protection/VIP/Special Assignment escorts, etc.).

Understanding of local and state use of force and other applicable laws.

As described above, this position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature as well as frequent involvement in stressful situations.

Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts

Balancing

X

Bending

X

Carrying __pounds

X

20

Clear speech - simple

X

Clear speech - complex

X

Climbing

X

Crawling

X

Crouching

X

Distant vision

X

Driving - auto/van

X

Driving - limousine

Flexibility - upper body

X

Flexibility - lower body

X

Hearing/Listening

X

Kneeling

X

Lifting __pounds

X

20

Near vision

X

Normal vision

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Reaching

X

Sitting

X

Standing - 5 hours minimum

X

Stooping

Typing __w.p.m.

Walking

X

Communication - verbal

X

Communication - written

X

Confined area

X

Contacts - works alone

X

Contacts - works around others

X

Contacts - works with others

X

Exposure to dust / dirt

X

Exposure to fumes / odors

X

Extreme cold

Extreme heat

Fast pace

X

Hazardous conditions - Chemicals

Hazardous conditions - high structures

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

Indoors

X

Noise levels - low to moderate

X

Noise levels - low to high

X

Office conditions

X

Outdoors

X

Restricted area

Shifts

X

Smoke

X

__% Travel

Vibration

Wet/Humid

Analytical

X

Clerical

X

Comprehension

X

Crisis incidents

X

Customer service

X

Decision making

X

Fatigue

X

High pressure

X

Judgment

X

Long hours

X

Math skills - advance

Math skills - basic

X

Memorization

X

Organization

X

Perception

X

Reading - simple

X

Reading - complex

X

Repetition

X

Safety hazards

X

Tight deadlines

X

Working conditions

X

Writing - simple

X

Writing - complex

X