The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) is the lead medical biological defense research laboratory for the DOD Chemical Biological Defense Program. For additional information about USAMRIID and Fort Detrick, please visit http://usamriid.health.mil and http://www.detrick.army.mil. 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.

Duties

Conduct foot patrol of the perimeter and interior of facility structures. Conduct vehicle searches/inspections (to include, cargo areas, engine compartments and under carriages), in accordance with standing operating procedures. Protect personnel, visitors, critical components, and systems of a research facility from all threats.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Secret Security Clearance.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.
• A physical examination is required for this position.
• This position will require the incumbent to pass a physical fitness/agility test.
• This position will require the incumbent to operate motor vehicles.
• This position will require shift work and overtime. Tours of duty may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• In the event of a crisis employees assigned to this position may be designated as mission essential during inclement weather conditions or other designated/identified emergency conditions.
• In the event of a crisis situation or inclement weather, the incumbent must continue to perform the duties until relieved by proper authority. Incumbent will report for duty during designated inclement weather conditions.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform and /or protective clothing and equipment.
• This position requires certification in the Individual Reliability Program in accordance with AR 190-56.
• This position will require CPR certification and First Aid training.
• This position requires the incumbent to be proficient in the use of assigned firearms.
• This position requires security guard training in the techniques of use of deadly force, counter-terrorism, first aid, firearms, actuating anti-vehicle barriers, search and seizure, security operations and other required training.

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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Experience working with other organizations and entities to quickly resolve security concerns; (2) Experience interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries concerning access to a restricted facility; AND (3) Experience identifying and preventing unauthorized contraband and access. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (DK-01/GS-04). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Access Control OperationsIncident ResponsePhysical Security

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 BB-APF-W4GPAA USA MED RESRCH INST OF INFECT DIS DO NOT MAIL Frederick, MD 21702 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk