Supervisory Security Guard

Duties
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• Supervise employees, distribute work, and set priorities.
• Direct response to immediate high threat incidents.
• Develop performance standards for subordinates.
• Advise, counsel or instruct employees on both work and administrative matters.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees.
• Review and approve all reports for initial investigations on all incidents and crime.
• Coordinate follow-up action with appropriate federal and state law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain records and compiles statistical reports and crime trends.
• Execute facility lockdown plan in support of Force Protection Operations.
• Secure and account for weapons and ammunition.

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.
• Must undergo a specific initial background checks, investigation and periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records to obtain and maintain a suitable determination to occupy a position having regular contact with children.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968, if not able to obtain or maintain this standard must be immediately removed from all security duties involving the handling, carrying, or transferring of firearms.
• This position requires incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical, physical agility, and psychological examinations and annual thereafter to ensure the required level of physical health and ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid US state and local government driver's license.
• This position may require a character investigation to secure incumbent's honesty, integrity, general character, and loyalty to the U.S. Government.
• This position has the following medical requirements; good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice.
• This position is required to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as, on-call, working either fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Overtime, scheduled/unscheduled, may be required for periods of emergency.
• Position requires employee to wear chemical protection masks, gloves and other protective equipment, and be certified in the use of aerosol irritants and baton. Must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of protective equipment.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Required to be screened for and may be required to obtain necessary immunizations/vaccinations (hepatitis, Tuberculosis, influenza, etc.), unless exempted by a licensed physician.
• Required to successfully complete Security Guard training.
• Required to be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification, and thereafter qualify semi-annually.
• Required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual Physical Agility Test (PAT) as required.
• The incumbent is required to maintain a high standard of conduct; and will be assessed under the Individual Reliability Program to show they can work effectively under pressure or emergency conditions with a positive attitude toward his/her duties.
• 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.
• Required to wear the prescribed uniform; must maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene.

Qualifications

This position is a TERM position. It is time-limited and may be extended in one year increments up to a maximum of 8 years.This position may be converted to permanent career or career-conditional appointment without further competition as long as all requirements are met. To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service AND employee must have a current performance rating under such term appointment of at least fully successful or equivalent.

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 in this document .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Performing duties during emergencies, protecting and assuring life, health and safety; Conducting internal and external patrols of the hospital; Maintaining records and compile statistical reports; Securing weapons and ammunition for subordinates; and providing guidance to security guard personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

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.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.
• Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 3 years. Term Appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DOD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.
• This position is obligated. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights based on active military service, compensable injury or disability when fully recovered, return rights based on having served an overseas tour(s), and may also cover employees who have been on extended leave without pay under certain circumstances. During the obligation period, the position may be filled on a temporary or permanent basis.