Dispatcher/Security Guard

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.