About the Position:The incumbent serves as a Lead Security Guard at the Directorate of Emergency Services, USAG Fort Knox, Kentucky. Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to Veterans preference so long as such applicants are available for appointment. If there are no Veterans preference eligibles available, non preference applicants may be considered. You MAY qualify for a recruitment/retention incentive in accordance with agency policies.

Duties

Assure the timely accomplishment of security and related inspection work. Check work progress and make day-to-day adjustments based on work priorities. Instruct employees in specific tasks and job techniques and provide on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures. Answer questions of employees on procedures and regulatory directives and obtain decisions and information on problems. Conduct control point/entry duties, to include control point vetting and vehicle searches. Perform 100% ID check of all personnel attempting to access the installation. Prevent unauthorized or inadvertent entry into limited and exclusion areas. Conduct basic and refresher security guard training through classroom presentations and practical exercises. Conduct training exercises in the use and functions of all firearms available and used by the guard force to include a variety of weapons and the actual qualification firing of all members. Evaluate performance of members to determine effectiveness of training and provide advice and assistance to improve performance.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and 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.
• 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.
• LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• This is a drug testing designated position. Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a random/recurring basis.
• Shift work, with changes as necessary, is required. 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.
• Key Position. Civilians in Key positions must be exempted from recall to active duty because of Reserve or retired military obligations.
• 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. Standard for medical exams are prescribed in AR 190-56 ?The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program?.
• Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.
• Employee must be trained and maintain current required certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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 or obtain 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 in accordance with AR 190-56, 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; required to carry and deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions if necessary.
• Occasional Temporary Duty Travel may be required.

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 in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Experience interpreting and applying access control standard operating procedures, written orders, laws and regulations to determine whether appropriate authorization for access exists; 2) Experience safeguarding personnel, information, and critical assets; 3) Experience using physical access control equipment; 4) Experience responding to traffic incidents, emergency situations and security threats and 5) Experience providing information and recommendations regarding operational effectiveness to higher level management. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/levelposition in the Federal service (GS-06). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Access Control OperationsIncident ResponsePhysical SecurityPlanning and EvaluatingSecurity Equipment Operation

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 DM-APF-W6CDAA US ARMY GARRISON FT KNOX DO NOT MAIL Fort Knox, KY 40121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk