Security Guard

Duties

• Patrols highly sensitive and restricted areas (by vehicle or foot) to ensure highly sensitive, restricted, and classified information and equipment is secured, such as documentation or units for SIPR access.
• Serves as first responders and security to intrusion and duress alarms for classified and unclassified areas IAW emergency alarm procedures.
• Ensures the physical security of the buildings and property, as well as the protection and safety of personnel in the HQ U.S. Army Forces Command AOR.
• Coordinates with emergency services (i.e., fire and rescue) and other agencies (i.e., Center for Disease Control) as appropriate.
• Provides protection to VIPs, to include General Officers, foreign dignitaries, and high-ranking members of the Department of Defense.
• May serve as an armed escort for visitors.
• Controls access and egress of personnel (including numerous visitors not employed by the installation) and material entering and leaving restricted areas.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Emergency recall and must be able to work shifts, overtime and weekends, as required.
• Must sign DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Critical under the Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Program) and pass drug testing.
• Must undergo periodic drug testing on a random basis.
• In accordance with AR 190-56, must pass the initial Physical Ability Test (PAT) within 30 days of the hiring date and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass an initial and periodic medical examination.
• Must complete initial and annual cardio-pulmonary resuscitation recertification and first aid.
• Must be able to obtain and remain certified for the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) for position suitability.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle license.
• Must wear the Security Guard uniform and maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the duration of your employment.

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 for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 .

Your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience includes experience 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, trespass, maintaining order and/or protecting life; writing and reviewing incident reports; and responding to emergency situations and security breaches. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level/grade position in the federal service (GS-05).

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.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Reading Comprehension
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05).

Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment.

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

• This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001).
• 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.
• This is a(n) Security and Intelligence 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.
• Relocation incentive is not authorized.
• Recruitment incentive is not authorized.
• Advanced-In Hire is not authorized.
• Advanced Leave Accrual is not authorized.