Supervisory Security Guard

Duties

• Execute a Security Guard Program for the protection of life and government property, enforcement of laws and regulations, and operational control of security areas.
• Manage a large guard workforce utilizing subordinate supervisors and leaders to complete mission requirements and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of training for the Security Guard Program as required for updated training requirements and/or new technology to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Provide budget estimates for program areas to include access control equipment, manpower, and training needs to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies.
• Evaluate guard functions and priorities to ensure program compliance with rules, regulations, and standards and implement new security innovations as feasible.
• Manage branch subordinate personnel across a wide variety of functions to include updating position descriptions, work schedules, awards/bonuses, disciplinary actions, and performance standards/evaluations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the NCIC terminals.
• This position is covered under the requirements of Individual Reliability Program IAW AR 190-56, and employees will be assessed accordingly when being considered for employment and periodically thereafter.
• IAW the Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs, this position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• Shift work required to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Incumbent must be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification, and must qualify semi-annually thereafter in the use of assigned firearms/weapons.
• Pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter required.
• Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.
• Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training required.
• Incumbent required to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other protective equipment, and may be required to be certified in the use of aerosol irritants and baton.
• Incumbent will be required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual physical agility test (PAT).
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Must wear the Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform.
• Must obtain and maintain applicable certifications in operating various electronic equipment and sensors.
• Must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments.
• Must be able to perform as a member of the installation's overall security response capability.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a T3 Secret security clearance.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required.

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 .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) supervising employees in the area of law enforcement and/or physical security within a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization, (2) developing training courses for law enforcement and/or security employees based on program needs and regulatory requirements, and (3) preparing budget estimates and manning requirements to meet program objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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.

Additional information

• 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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• 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 Security and Intelligence Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change or Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the government interest.
• Recruitment relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.