Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to Veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment. If there are no Veterans preference eligible applicants available, non-preference applicants may be considered.

Duties

Prepares, justifies, and administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization. Oversees work of a guard force; plans and organizes work of subordinate employees, justifies staffing levels, work priorities and deadlines; oversees training and performance standards. Plans, distributes, and coordinates work assignments; evaluates work performance and provides feedback of performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in equitable manner. Demonstrates ability to clearly and effectively articulate, present, and promote varied ideas and issues before a wide range of audiences; makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Inspects areas and equipment for serviceability; examines security functions/procedures for effectiveness and compliance.

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 NCIC terminals.
• Individual Reliability Program apply. Expected to maintain a high standard of conduct, be assessed for social adjustment, emotional stability, sound judgment, and a positive attitude toward his/her duties.
• Drug testing designated position. Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a random/recurring basis. Must sign the DA For 5019 - Conditions of Employment.
• 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.
• Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.
• Employee must be trained and maintain current required certifications in 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 pass an initial physical agility test (PAT) within 30 days of appointment. Failure to meet the PAT requirements will result in separation.
• Shift work is required, or a change in work shift may be necessary. 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.
• Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess 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 and 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.
• Must be able to perform as a member of the installation’s overall security response capability. May be required for the employee to carry and deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions if necessary.
• Occasional Temporary Duty travel (TDY) may be required.
• SEE "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" FOR REMAINDER OF CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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 work with a federal, state, municiple, or private protective organization 1) plan and coordinate the activities of multiple shifts of security guards through subordinate supervisors, 2) enforce personnel identification and control systems, 3) develop training courses based on regulatory requirements, 4) maintain communication with local, federal, county and city law enforcement authorities, 5) performing managerial and administrative duties relating to the security guard force. Such experience must provide knowledge of protective techniques and systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to plan and organize workFinancial ManagementManaging Human ResourcesOral CommunicationSecurity Assessment

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