About the Position: The Lead Security Guard position is for the US Army Forces Command, Special Troops Battalion, located at Fort Liberty, NC.

Duties

Exercises and applies a body of established rules, regulations, and legal authorities to: enforce specialized personnel access procedures and detect trespassing violations. Exercise specialized operating requirements, methods, and procedures for providing a high degree of specialized personnel access controls for protecting and preventing unauthorized access. Serve as first responders and security to intrusion and duress alarms for classified and unclassified areas IAW emergency alarm procedures. Patrols highly sensitive and restricted areas (by vehicle or foot) to ensure highly sensitive, restricted, and classified information and equipment is secured, such as documentation or units for SIPR access.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Emergency recall and must be able to work shifts, overtime and weekends, as required.
• Must successfully complete a drug test screening/test.
• Must undergo periodic drug testing on a random basis.
• Successfully complete a physical examination.
• Must pass the initial Physical Ability Test (PAT) within 90 days of the hiring date and pass the annual PAT test.
• Must pass an initial and periodic medical examination.
• Must complete initial and annual cardio-pulmonary resuscitation recertification and first aid.
• Must be able to obtain and remain certified for the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) for position suitability.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle license.
• Must wear the Security Guard uniform and maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene.
• Must be able to wear chemical protection equipment.
• Must undergo firearms testing on a semi-annual basis.
• Must meet annual training and recertification requirements.
• Must be able to successfully complete a locally structured security guard training program or have successfully graduated from a U.S. Army Military Police School accredited academy.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.

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 EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Note: 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 equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes; experience working with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life; experience and knowledge of protective systems and techniques; safeguarding sensitive materials, patrolling designated areas and/or facilities; experience in crime prevention, preservation of evidence, and related enforcement matters. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Access Control OperationsPhysical SecuritySecurity AssessmentSecurity EnforcementTime 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-06). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Access Control OperationsPhysical SecuritySecurity AssessmentSecurity Enforcement 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-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 DN-APF-W3YBAA US ARMY FORCES COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk