Security Guard.

Responsibilities

• Perform security guard duties in accordance with appropriate regulations to detect and prevent theft, damage, accident, trespass, sabotage, and espionage.
• Enforce the security regulations of the installation.
• Control access of vehicles and pedestrians to the installation.
• Verify identification through use of identification cards, badges, biometrics, automated records, verbal questioning, and other means.
• Admit persons, deny entry, or arrange for escorts as appropriate.
• Conduct vehicle searches and inspections.
• Conduct foot or vehicle patrol of perimeters, roadways, parking areas, and other high-traffic areas.
• Act as a first responder in medical emergencies.
• Carry and deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield, and employ non-lethal ammunition if necessary.
• Wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other protective equipment, and may be required to be certified in the use of aerosol irritants and baton.
• Operate government vehicles and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
• Work shift hours that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; shift changes may be necessary.
• Position may be designated as Mission Essential depending on location.
• Overtime may be required, including emergency recall.
• Undergo and pass annual medical exams assessing physical, emotional, and mental stability.
• Comply with the Individual Reliability Program as outlined in Army Regulation (AR) 190-56.
• Submit to mandatory, recurring urinalysis for drug testing.
• Maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual Physical Agility Test (PAT) as outlined in AR 190-56.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass initial qualification, and requalify semi-annually.
• Successfully complete security guard training and maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• Obtain and sustain state certification for operating National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminals.
• Obtain and maintain applicable certifications for operating various electronic equipment and sensors.
• Wear the prescribed Department of Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform in accordance with AR 190-56 and maintain a high standard of appearance and hygiene.
• Must not have any medical condition that precludes wearing a chemical protective mask and over garments.
• Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Qualifications

Open to US Citizens.

One year of specialized experience is required, which includes:

• Working with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved the protection of property against hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or
• Maintaining order and protecting life.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this position.

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 designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and agency determination.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates may be authorized.

This position may be filled as a Term Appointment not to exceed two years, with possible extensions up to eight years with DoD approval.