About the Position: The Supervisory Security Guard assigns work in terms of organizational objectives and special assignments, set priorities, and deadlines. The incumbent independently plans and assigns work through subordinate supervisors. You are expected to be available to assist with problems that are controversial or involve policy. The work of this supervisor is considered authoritative, and is reviewed for technical conformity and attainment of organizational objectives.

Duties

Plans and coordinates the activities of three shifts of security guards, through subordinate supervisors. Directs the work of an organizational unit engaged in providing protective security and physical security services to a military installation. Exercises supervisory responsibility ensuring that an acceptable quality and quantity of work are performed. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors, lead guards, and subordinates. Develops training courses based on regulatory requirements and supervises necessary training for guard personnel.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires incumbent to maintain clearance certification with the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN), for access and exposure to law enforcement sensitive information and operation of NLETS/NCIC terminals.
• This position requires incumbent to wear the Department of Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform IAW AR 190-56
• This position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain applicable certifications in operating various electronic equipment and sensors.
• This position requires that the incumbent not have any medical condition that preclude the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments.
• This position requires the incumbent to perform as a member of the installation's overall security response capability.
• Must obtain initial and annual certification under Individual Reliability Program per AR 190-56.
• 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.
• Shift work is required, and Overtime may be required.
• Must successfully complete initial security guard training within 90 days of employment.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and First Aid training within 60 days of employment.
• 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.
• Must pass entry level and annual re-certification of standard Army physical fitness/agility test.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver?s license.
• This position is covered by the 1998 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 U.S.C. 922).
• A pre-employment physical and drug test is required IAW AR 600-85.

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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment. Applicants that are not entitled to veteran's preference will only be considered if applicants entitled to veteran's preference are not available for appointment. NOTE: An agency may fill a restricted position with a non-preference eligible by position change (promotion, demotion or reassignment) from among current permanent Department of the Army employees. You will need to verify your veterans' preference entitlement during the application process by uploading supporting documents such as a DD Form 214 (that indicates character of service), Veteran's Administration (VA) Letter used for employment preference. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing aspects of law enforcement operations in the protection of life, property such as physical security, anti-terrorism, access control; exercising security measures necessary to monitor and control access of personnel and vehicles, and providing training and instructions to subordinates assigned to posts and patrols. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Incident ResponseInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationPhysical SecuritySecurity AssessmentSecurity Equipment OperationWritten Communication 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-08).

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.

Contacts

• Address EV-APF-W6L7AA US ARMY GARRISON, FORT WAINWRIGHT DO NOT MAIL Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk