Be trained and recruited to join the largest and most experienced security provider to Alaska’s oil industry.
NMS is the state’s largest Alaska Native-Owned support service provider. We embrace our native ownership and strive to provide opportunities for NANA shareholders. This Security Internship Program, exclusively for NANA shareholders, is part of our commitment to providing shareholder employment, advancement, and multiple career opportunities.
Protecting Alaska | About NMS Security
At NMS, we approach security with an integrated style by blending innovative technology with traditional methods. We offer clients a full spectrum of services, including armed and unarmed guards, public reception, wildlife control, and real-time response. And we employ former federal, state, and local law enforcement agents to make it happen. Our security team is known for its integrity, dedication, and performance.
Starting a career as a security officer with NMS can be a rewarding and meaningful choice for several reasons:
- Quick Career Entry: Graduates of this internship program will be qualified for a position with the NMS security team.
- Gaining Transferable Skills: We’ll teach you valuable and transferable skills, such as communication, observation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and emergency response.
- Opportunities for Advancement: Several of our security officers have gone on to hold senior leadership roles at NMS.
- On-the-Job Training: We’ll provide on-the-job training to ensure you’re well-equipped to handle your responsibilities effectively.
- Working with a Team: You’ll join a team of former law enforcement officers, former military members, and more. We have a comradery amongst us and watch out for one another.
- Public Service: You’ll be contributing to the well-being of the community.
This internship program is a fast track to start on this career path.
About The NMS Security Internship Program
This program will include classroom and extensive on-the-job training. Interns will learn how to perform our various services, including patrol, access control, emergency response, and more. Interns will have an opportunity to put their classroom training to work and enhance their skills through on the job training at select North Slope contracts, shadowing Senior security officers. At the end of the program, successful candidates will be eligible for full-time hire as an NMS security guard.
This is a great opportunity as it’s a:
- Paid internship
- Graduates will qualify for good paying jobs in 8 weeks
- It provides career development and progression opportunities
- Offers a two on / two off schedule for most contracts
- Is exclusively for NANA shareholders
Phase 1 | Duration: 2 Weeks
The first phase is Anchorage-based and will include classroom and online training as well as ½ day job shadowing at local security contracts.
Phase 2 | Duration: 2 Weeks*
The second phase will include a two-week training on Alaska’s North Slope in Greater Prudhoe Bay. Travel, room, and board will be provided.
Phase 3 | Duration: 2 Weeks*
Phase three will resume in Anchorage.
Phase 4 | Duration: 2 Weeks*
The fourth and final phase will be a two-week training session at ConocoPhillip’s Alpine camp. Travel, room, and board will be provided. The final phase will consist of one week of ETT training and one week of firearms training.
* Phases 2, 3 & 4 may be interchangeable in the schedule if necessary to maximize already scheduled training courses in Anchorage or to accommodate operational concerns and to ensure different exposures.