SECURITY GUARD WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties * Vets incoming subjects to determine whether appropriate need for access exists. * Perform vehicle checks to ensure safe and secure access to the installation. * Render first aid if warranted in an emergency. * Alert appropriate officials of security violations. * Conducts random inspections in accordance with force protection requirements. * Provides authoritative guidance and information on security regulations and procedures in response to security inquiries. * Question suspicious persons to warn or detain as appropriate. * Exercise crowd control during events and/or demonstrations. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. * Incumbent must be able to obtain and then continue to maintain eligibility at the Secret level using a Tier 3 background investigation. * Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminals. * Requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply. * Drug testing designated position. Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a random/recurring basis and sign a DA Form 5019 - Condition of Employment. * 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 as directed and is subject to recall for periods of emergency overtime. * Incumbent 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. * Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability. * Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training. * Employee must be trained and maintain current required certifications in Cardiopulmonary Rescue (CPR) techniques and must know first aid. May act as a first responder in a medical emergency. * Incumbent may be required to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other protective equipment, and may be required to be certified in the use of aerosol irritants and baton. * Incumbent will be required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual physical agility test (PAT). Failure to meet the standards after the second attempt within a ninety-day period will result in separation. * Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver?s license. Loss of license may result in removal from the position. * Must wear the Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform and maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene. * Employee must obtain and maintain applicable certifications in operating various electronic equipment and sensors. * Must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments. * Employee must be able to perform as a member of the installation?s overall security response capability. May require employee to carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions. * Temporary Duty travel (TDY) may be required up to 25%. * Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Qualifications COMPETITION FOR SECURITY GUARD POSITIONS IS RESTRICTED BY LAW TO PERSONS ENTITLED TO VETERANS' PREFERENCE AS LONG AS SUCH APPLICANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR APPOINTMENT. If there are no Veterans preference eligible applicants available, non-preference applicants may be considered. 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 work with federal, state, municipal, or private protective organizations safeguarding personnel, information and/or assets; recording visitor information and determine whether authorization for access exists; protecting property against hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; OR maintaining order and protecting life. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Acceptable experience includes service in the Armed Services or Coast Guard that involved the performance of guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis. If using military experience to qualify, please ensure you detail this in your resume. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: * Access Control Operations
* Incident Response
* Physical Security
* Security EnforcementEducation 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. * 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. * This is a Security & Intelligence Career Field position. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. * Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. * Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. * Student loan repayment may be authorized. * Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. * Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized. * Incentives are not automatic and are based on eligibility and availability of funds. * Employee shifts are based on mission requirements that are identified after certification requirements for the position are met. Shifts are not negotiated during the hiring process. * Pay will be set at time of job offer and will be based on the pay locality for that particular location. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. * Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position. * Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position. * Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition A