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: This position is located with Fort Irwin Directorate of Emergency Services (DES). Lead Guards ( SGT) are responsible for safeguarding government personnel, property, and technologies against such treats as: unlawful entry, sabotage, espionage, theft, accidental or willful damages, and destruction.

Duties

Makes daily assignments to ensure that guard coverage is provided to assigned patrol areas. Provides information to supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignments, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel issues of subordinates. Verifies personal credentials, print visitor passes/badges, create and edit card holder records and run card and/or pass access reports. Answers brief visitor questions, determine whether appropriate authorization for access exists and provide assistance. Perform installation access control for pedestrians and vehicles. Serve as the initial point of contact for the installation's visitors.

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.
• In accordance with Army Regulation 190-56, requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply.
• IAW AR 600-85, a DA Form 5019 Condition of Employment must be assigned for mandatory drug testing. Drug testing designated position. Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a random/recurring basis, in accordance with (IAW) AR 600-85.
• 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.
• Must be proficient in the use of assigned weapons, pass an initial qualification, and qualify semi-annually thereafter in the use of assigned weapons as this position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability. Standard for medical exams are prescribed in AR 190-56 “The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program”.
• 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.
• Will be required to pass entry level and annual re-certification of standard Army physical fitness/agility test.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must wear prescribed uniform.
• This position requires business travel/TDY up to 25% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• Employee must obtain and maintain applicable certifications in operating various electronic equipment and sensors.
• Employee must be able to perform as a member of the installation’s overall security response capability. The duties/training required require for the employee to carry/deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield, and employ non-lethal ammunitions.
• Must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments.

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. Current 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 WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: performing facility access control measures by granting access to persons and vehicles with appropriate authorization to include operating physical access control equipment such as barriers or other tools to secure buildings or access points; safeguarding personnel, information, and critical assets and preventing theft, damage and trespass, through enforcement of security policies and regulations; and recording visitor information to determine if appropriate authorization for access exists. 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: Access Control OperationsComputer LiteracyOral CommunicationPhysical 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-06). 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.

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 ET-APF-W4E6AA NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER AND FT IRWIN DO NOT MAIL Fort Irwin, CA 92310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk