Supervisory Security Guard

Duties

• Develop training courses based on regulatory requirements.
• Supervise training for guard personnel in the use of weapons, protection against espionage, sabotage, suppression of riots, demonstrations and disorders, traffic and crowd control, etc.
• Set organizational goal and develop strategies to achieve targets while considering resource requirements.
• Apply requirements for equipping and securing government and contractor facilities to guard against unauthorized access to ensure continuity of operations.
• Manage workforce to include, organizing work, evaluating work performance, and ensuring staff is appropriately selected, utilized, and developed.
• Manage training and education for individuals and groups within learning environments to include tailoring instruction to ensure learners' needs are met and learning outcomes are achieved.
• Perform access control duties to grant access to the installation, as needed.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be willing to serve a one year Supervisory probationary period, if not previously completed.
• Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
• Must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must maintain physical conditioning and pass an initial and annual physical ability test (PAT).
• Must wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other protective equipment when needed and may be required to be certified in the use of aerosol irritants and baton.
• Must be trained and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and First Aid.
• Must successfully complete security guard training and 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.
• Must undergo and pass an initial and annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability.
• 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 may be required. Subject to recall for periods of emergency overtime.
• Drug testing designated position. Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a recurring basis, in accordance with (IAW) AR 600-85.
• Must be able to meet the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility at the Secret level using a Tier 3 background investigation.
• Employee must be able to perform as a member of the installation's overall security response capability. The duties require the employee to carry and deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions if necessary.

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 providing security for the purpose of protecting personnel and physical property; planning and scheduling work for employees; read, create, and enforce policies and procedures; perform supervisory duties (i.e., resolving complaints from employees and grievances; and manage guard shift duties/personnel for complete force coverage). This experience is an example of work that is equivalent to the next lower grade or similar position (GS-08).

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.
• 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 Career Program (CP) 19 Physical Security and Law Enforcement position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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 .
• 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.
• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit
• This position is not a bargaining unit position.
• Recruitment, relocation and/or retention incentives are NOT authorized for this position.