Military Security Guard

About the role

Military Security Guards provide 24-hour a day security coverage. Days off will vary according to the shift you are assigned to. Journeyman level, experienced security work in support of a National Guard facility. Provide protection and security for aircraft, persons, and property on a National Guard facility. Operate the Visitor Control Center and Dispatch Center. Conduct NCIC-III background checks on contractors, visitors, and others as needed to ensure entry requirements meet regulatory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Create Camp Ripley access control badges for contractors and employees as required.
• Complete inventories of assigned equipment.
• Complete in a timely manner any other assigned administrative or support taskings.
• Logistical support of DPS training requirements.
• Enforce regulations and rules.
• Control entry to and egress from designated entry and exit points.
• Guard against terrorism, vandalism, and burglary.
• Patrol perimeters, storage areas and other buildings for suspicious or unusual conditions or incidents.
• Report on any unusual conditions or incidents.
• Regulate movement in and out of restricted areas and buildings to ensure admittance of only authorized personnel.
• Conduct searches of persons and property, within jurisdictional limitations.
• Provide information upon request to the public but staying within the guidelines of Operational Security (OPSEC).
• Apply first-aid when required.
• Aid in building evacuation and searching buildings for explosives or other dangerous substances when required.
• Enforce traffic laws and regulations.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and maintain log records.
• Monitor alarm equipment and intrusion detection systems (IDS) and initiate appropriate response forces.
• Provide other services necessary to secure location resources and personnel as approved by the Installation Force Protection Office.

Requirements

• All applicants are required to be armed in the course of their duties and must be eligible under the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Individuals convicted of domestic violence are not eligible for hire or retention.
• -Applicants must be a US citizen in possession of and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license (or other state’s equivalent).
• All applicants must obtain a favorable National Agency Check with Local Records and Credit Check (NACLC).
• Personnel may be hired prior to a completed check. Failure to obtain or retain a favorable NACLC for a position of trust is basis for removal.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of response procedures regulations, and administrative rules governing the protection of personnel and resources for a National Guard facility and where to seek assistance in emergency situations.
• Security/military police/law enforcement training.
• This is further defined as the formal awarding of Army MOS (95B or 31B), Marine MOS (5811), or a Navy Master at Arms rating NEC (9545); Successful completion the U.S.A.F Security Police/Forces Academy Apprentice Course; Minnesota P.O.S.T Board certification eligibility, or civilian equivalent work experience or training.
• Proficiency and experience with: Proper safety precautions and procedures dealing with firearms. First aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator techniques. Principles of effective public relations and communications. Radio, Computer and Alarm System operations.

Skills

• Knowledge of: Proper safety precautions; First aid techniques; Principles of effective public relations sufficient to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions; Read & comprehend, write and speak English sufficient to understand and follow security protocols/procedures & memoranda, write incident reports and communicate clearly & effectively with base staff and visitors; Enforce regulations; Keep records and write reports; Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

Benefits

• Access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Schedule

Evening Shift/ 2:00pm-10:00pm. Days off and/or the shift may vary over time.

Pay

$24.02 - $33.11 / hourly

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Contact

• To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Tricia Byron Barfknecht at tricia.byron.barfknecht@state.mn.us.
• To apply for this position, select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page.
• If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us.
• To learn more about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
• To contact Vincent Tentis, email vincent.r.tentis.nfg@army.mil or call 320/423-6857.
• To receive questions about this position, contact Vincent Tentis at vincent.r.tentis.nfg@army.mil or 320/423-6857.

About Military Affairs Dept

The Department of Military Affairs supports the mission and operations of the Minnesota National Guard. Working together to improve the state we love.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity and inclusion. We invest in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.