Supervisory Security Guard

Duties
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• Advise visitors to assist them in compliance with security procedures and requirements.
• Deny access to unauthorized personnel in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Adjust organization or work priorities quickly in response to a new mission or requirements.
• Establish work schedules, deadlines, and standards for acceptable work of subordinates.
• Provide oral instructions regarding policies and procedures to the security force.
• Report matters involving security or the safety of personnel and property to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare special reports to document unusual situations and conditions encountered.
• Write reports on security violation incidents to comply with proper reporting procedures.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• DASG positions are categorized as noncritical-sensitive and must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility at the Secret level using a Tier 3 background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the NCIC terminals.
• IAW AR 190-56, requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply. Employee and prospective employee of this job are expected to maintain a high standard of conduct; and when being considered for employment and periodically thereafter.
• IAW AR 600-85, a DA Form 5019 Condition of Employment must be assigned for mandatory drug testing. Drug testing designated position. Individual agrees to submit to an initial urinalysis and on a recurring basis, in accordance with (IAW) AR 600-85.
• Shift work is required, or a change in work shift may be necessary. Hours of work encompass fluctuating tours of duty to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime/ subject to recall may be required.
• 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 IAW AR 190-56, The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program.
• Incumbent must undergo and pass an initial and annual medical exam of physical, emotional and mental stability. Standard for medical exams are prescribed in AR 190-56 "The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program".
• Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.
• Incumbent must be trained and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and must know first aid. May act as a first responder in a medical emergency.
• Incumbent may be 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 initial and annual physical ability test (PAT) as outlined in Army Regulation 190-56 "The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program".
• Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. Loss of license may result in removal from the position.
• Incumbent must wear the Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform and maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene IAW AR 190-56.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain applicable certifications in operating various electronic equipment and sensors.
• Incumbent must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments.
• Incumbent must be able to perform as a member of the installation's overall security response capability. The duties require for the employee to carry and deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions if necessary.
• LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: Incumbent must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

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 in this document .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience with a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization leading/supervising personnel performing access control operations, safeguarding personnel, information and critical assets, using physical access control equipment, regulating pedestrian and vehicular traffic to include providing initial response to traffic accidents, answering regulatory and procedural questions. 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.
• May be required to serve a one-year Supervisory probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• This is a Career Program (CP) 19 - Physical Security and Law Enforcement position.
• You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Advanced in-hire may be offered.
• Recruitment, Relocation, Retention (RRR) 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
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.