Security Guard

Duties

• Monitor installation access in accordance with Army regulations.
• Prevent unauthorized access to highly restrictive areas.
• Exercise specialized operating requirements to detect threats.
• Assist in the maintenance of law and order when neccessary.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Meet all conditions of employment IAW AR 190-56.
• Pass, prior to hiring, a physical and mental examination and undergo annual physical and mental examinations to ensure fitness for duty.
• Pass a Criminal History Background Check.
• Pass Physical Agility Test (PAT) IAW AR 190-56 within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• Qualify/remain qualified for the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).
• Sign DA Form 5019 and pass drug testing.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle license.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
• Pass semi-annual weapons qualification on all assigned weapons.
• Meet annual training and re-certification.
• Complete initial/annual CPR recertification and first aid.
• Must be able to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must wear the DACP/DACG uniform IAW AR 190-56 and maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene; must be able to wear chemical protection equipment in accordance with AR 50-6.
• Must successfully complete a Field Training Officer (FTO) program within one year prior to assignment of duties.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• This position does not meet the definition of Law Enforcement Officer and is excluded from coverage as Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) for purposes of the Federal Employment Retirement System-Basic Annuity IAW 5 CFR, Part 842, Subpart H.
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program governed by AR 600-85, The Army Substance Abuse Program. Incumbent is subject to random drug testing. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019.

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: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes; working with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; maintaining order and protecting life; applying protective techniques and use of protective systems.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• This is a Physical Security & Law Enforcement Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.