Supervisory Security Guard

Duties

• Serves as the Chief, USASOC Guard Force, a large rotating security guard force with multiple facilities/sites, individual shifts, operating seven days a week, 365 days a year.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, directs, inspects, and executes oversight for a Security Guard Training Program through an assigned training specialist, subordinate supervisors and leads.
• Performs supervisory and managerial responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains a quality assurance program designed to measure the effectiveness of the guard force.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is part of the TDP in accordance with AR-600-85. This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• In accordance with AR 190-56, the incumbent must take a pass an initial and subsequent annual physical agility tests (PAT) in order to demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Incumbent is required to undergo, and pass, an annual physical and mental examination, at Government expense.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain TOP security clearance.
• Incumbent is required to maintain proficiency, and qualify, in handgun use (testing conducted semi-annually). Failure to do so may be grounds for removal from the position and/or Federal service.
• Incumbent must successfully complete all required Security Guard training.
• Incumbent is required to attend re-certification training at a minimum every 12 months based on availability of schools and/or training.
• Must be willing to rotate shifts, e.g. Day - Swing - Mids.
• 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, they must be assessed under the Individual Reliability Program.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid states driver's license.
• Incumbent must successfully complete an initial and subsequent annual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification.
• Incumbent is required to wear a uniform, and maintain a high standard of appearance, grooming, and hygiene IAW AR 190-56.
• Incumbent is required to wear personal protective equipment, to include bullet proof vests, security/law enforcement equipment, and chemical/biological protection equipment.
• This position is adverse weather essential. The incumbent must report for duty during inclement weather.
• This position is designated Key/mission essential.
• Incumbent is subject to a one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• In accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance, the employee must obtain and maintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Occasional TDY/Travel may be required.

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.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• 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 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-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience, such as work 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; or maintaining order and protecting life. 2) Developing security guard training using automated systems 3) Supervising guard force to ensure that work performed is of acceptable quantity and quality; and 4) Provide input and oversight of multiple guard schedules, covering numerous sites, ensuring complete guard coverage by surging personnel as needed.

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

• Physical Security
• Security Assessment
• Security Enforcement
• Security/Emergency Vehicle Operation

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-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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• 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(n) Security & Intelligence Career Field position
• 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.
• Advanced in Hire may be authorized.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
• Advanced leave may be authorized.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.