About the Position: This is a Supervisory Security Guard position with US Army Training and Doctrine Command, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, Fort Eustis, VA. Fort Eustis is located in Newport News. The Hampton Roads/Tidewater area has all the conveniences of a big city with charm of small town and rural areas. Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment.

Duties

Supervises the activities of a guard force over two or more facilities/sites, on rotating shifts 24/7 within the TRADOC AOR. Uses subordinate leads to direct, coordinate, and oversee the security guard force and associated work at multiple facilities and across multiple shifts. Responsible for the day-to-day planning, management, and oversight of assigned facilities. Responsible for the implementation of all aspects of the Army Security Guard program IAW AR 190-56 for HQ TRADOC. Through Lead Security Guards: conducts access control and limited law enforcement operations to ensure the maintenance of antiterrorism and physical security standards. As required by instructions or force protection level, conducts searches/inspections, in accordance with standing operating procedures. Inspects containers, personal property, and documents on private, commercial and government vehicles, and exercises tact, courtesy, and firmness in the performance of all duties. Supervises the work of four (4) or more Lead Security Guards, GS-07 and thirteen Security Guards, GS-06.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• 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.
• In accordance with AR 190-56, the incumbent must take and pass an initial pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Incumbent is required to maintain proficiency, and qualify, in firearm 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 within six (6) months after appointment to this position.
• Incumbent is required to attend re-certification training at a minimum every 12 months based on availability of schools and/or training.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Incumbent must successfully complete an initial and subsequent annual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification within six (6) months after appointment to this position
• Incumbent is required to wear a uniform, and maintain a high standard of appearance, grooming, and hygiene IAW AR 190-56.
• This position requires the incumbent to work in inclement weather conditions the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment. Persons convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other emergencies, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Incumbent is required to wear personal protective equipment. The employee must meet grooming standards identified in AR 190-56 to ensure proper fitment of chemical protection equipment.
• Requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply IAW AR 190-56.
• Incumbent will be required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an initial and annual physical ability test (PAT) as outlined in Army Regulation 190-56 -The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program.

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. 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) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans 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.. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: conduct access control and limited law enforcement operations to ensure the maintenance of antiterrorism and physical security standards; enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, official orders, policies, procedures and regulations; protection of government and personal property; control of movement of personnel and vehicles through the facility; and the support of the implementation of emergency plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to plan and organize workAccess Control OperationsPhysical Security 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address ER-APF-W4P8AA USA TRADOC DCSR/ODCSDDC DO NOT MAIL Fort Eustis, VA 23604 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk