About the Position: This position is located in Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, KY. Fort Campbell lies on the Kentucky/Tennessee border between Hopkinsville, KY & Clarksville, TN about 45 miles NW of Nashville. This position is responsible for conducting both internal and external patrols of the hospital, satellite clinics, parking lots, and grounds. This position will serve as a Supervisor to a team of Security Guards.

Duties

Responsible for the protection and security of property, and the prevention and loss of materials or equipment from the facility and its outlying activities. Supervise Security Guards that perform various aspects of work designed to maintain Security. Ensure all assigned officers are properly dispatched to monitoring personnel access into restricted areas. Prepare written reports to document all incidents and investigations.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on any day or shift, including PMs, nights, weekends, holidays, or on an "on call" basis, necessary to meet mission requirements.
• This position requires the incumbent not have any criminal convictions, pass a character investigation and possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. Criminal convictions, and/or loss of license may result in removal from the position.
• This position requires the incumbent to qualify annually with a 9mm Semi-Automatic pistol and be proficient in any other required firearms, scanner metal detector and oleoresin capsicum (OC) pepper spray/foam.
• The incumbent is required to maintain a high standard of conduct; and will be assessed under the Individual Reliability Program to show they can work effectively under pressure or emergency conditions with a positive attitude toward his/her duties.
• This position requires incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical, physical agility, and psychological examinations and annual thereafter to ensure the required level of physical health and ability to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires incumbent to be trained and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and must know first aid.
• This position requires incumbent to maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene.
• This position has the following medical requirements; good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice.
• This position is under the Federal Motor Operations medical requirement specified in 5 Code of Federal Regulations Section 930 Part 109; persons operating a Government owned or leased vehicle are subject to medical testing once every 4 years.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg amendment to the gun control act of 1968 which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition.
• This position requires the incumbent to undergo and pass an annual medical exam of physical, emotional, and mental stability.
• This position has been designated Weather Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• You must undergo a specific initial background checks, investigation and periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records to obtain and maintain a suitable determination to occupy a position having regular contact with children.
• This position may require incumbent to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other protective equipment and a uniform. Incumbent must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments.
• Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.
• Incumbent may be required to be screened for applicable immunizations and subject to missing/required immunizations.

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. Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Experience directing the work assignments and schedules of guards; 2) Experience in maintaining or assisting with maintaining an ARMS room; 3) Experience checking documents of persons seeking entrance to restricted areas; AND 4) Respond to and/or contain crisis or urgent situations including disorderly or combative person(s), accidents; man-made, biological, chemical, radiological, or natural disasters; or other incidents that could result in harm to people, property, or environment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityOral CommunicationPhysical SecuritySecurity AssessmentWritten 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. (GS-06)

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 JT-DHA-DD83CI DHA SW KENTUCKY MKT-BLANCHFIELD ACH DO NOT USE Fort Campbell, KY 42223 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk