SECURITY GUARD
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- Perform a range of protection services involving complex situations.
- Conduct extensive investigations, determines whether standard or special procedures are needed.
- Prepare incident reports.
- Apply knowledge of the latest rules, procedures, and methods of safeguarding information and controlling access to unauthorized areas.
- Contact employees or visitors for the purpose of providing information or instruction or to resolve operating problems.
- Perform roaming patrols to ensure security of all buildings, access points, perimeter barriers/fence lines.
- Utilize Command and Control devises to ensure full visibility of facilities.
- Perform additional checks of areas with temporary alarm system failures.
- Attend combined training opportunities with Law Enforcement Agencies and DoD Guard Forces.
- React to changing requirements as presented unexpectedly and or directed by leadership.
- Perform daily operability and safety checks on duty vehicles and communication devices.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a Three-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Position requires you to successfully complete CPR and First Aid training.
- Position requires that you are designated an emergency mission essential employee.
- Incumbent will be required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual physical agility test (PAT). Failure to meet the PAT requirements as outline is Army Regulation 190-56, the Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program.
- Failure to meet the standards after the second attempt within a ninety-day period will result in separation.
- Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability. Standard for medical exams are prescribed in AR 190-56 , the Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
- Position requires pre-employment drug testing and on a recurring basis thereafter.
- Position requires shiftwork and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.
- Some overtime work (scheduled and unscheduled) may apply.
- Scheduled tour of duty will require evenings, weekends and holiday work hours.
- Must have a valid state driver’s license.
- Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
- Incumbent may be required to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other protective equipment.
- Persons born after 31 December 1959 and assigned the gender of male at birth must be registered for Selective Service.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a Three-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or band is required. It is defined as one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DK-01 pay band (GS-04 level) in the Federal Service which includes: 1) Working with other organizations and entities to quickly resolve security concerns; 2) Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries concerning access to a restricted facility; AND 3) Identifying and preventing unauthorized contraband and access. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (DK-01/GS-04).
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or band is required. It is defined as one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DK-01 pay band (GS-04 level) in the Federal Service which includes: 1) Working with other organizations and entities to quickly resolve security concerns; 2) Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries concerning access to a restricted facility; AND 3) Identifying and preventing unauthorized contraband and access. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (DK-01/GS-04).
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: .
Additional information
- This announcement uses the STRL direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Three-year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- This is a testing designated position. Personnel are required to sign DA Form 5019-R (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as critical under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program). Personnel must pass drug screening prior to hiring and will be subject to periodic and random drug testing, thereafter, in accordance with AR 600-85 and Department of Defense Directive 2010.9.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
- This is a(n) Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Position requires you to successfully complete CPR and First Aid training.
- Position requires that you are designated an emergency mission essential employee.
- Incumbent will be required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual physical agility test (PAT). Failure to meet the PAT requirements as outline is Army Regulation 190-56, the Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program.
- Failure to meet the standards after the second attempt within a ninety-day period will result in separation.
- Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability. Standard for medical exams are prescribed in AR 190-56 , the Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
- Position requires pre-employment drug testing and on a recurring basis thereafter.
- Position requires shiftwork and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.
- Some overtime work (scheduled and unscheduled) may apply.
- Scheduled tour of duty will require evenings, weekends and holiday work hours.
- Must have a valid state driver’s license.
- Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
- Incumbent may be required to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other protective equipment.
- Persons born after 31 December 1959 and assigned the gender of male at birth must be registered for Selective Service.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a Three-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or band is required. It is defined as one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DK-01 pay band (GS-04 level) in the Federal Service which includes: 1) Working with other organizations and entities to quickly resolve security concerns; 2) Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries concerning access to a restricted facility; AND 3) Identifying and preventing unauthorized contraband and access. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (DK-01/GS-04).
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or band is required. It is defined as one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DK-01 pay band (GS-04 level) in the Federal Service which includes: 1) Working with other organizations and entities to quickly resolve security concerns; 2) Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries concerning access to a restricted facility; AND 3) Identifying and preventing unauthorized contraband and access. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (DK-01/GS-04).
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: .
Additional information
- This announcement uses the STRL direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Three-year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- This is a testing designated position. Personnel are required to sign DA Form 5019-R (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as critical under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program). Personnel must pass drug screening prior to hiring and will be subject to periodic and random drug testing, thereafter, in accordance with AR 600-85 and Department of Defense Directive 2010.9.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
- This is a(n) Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.