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Job opening: Security Guard

Salary: $50 326 - 65 425 per year
Published at: May 20 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: This is a permanent position with Headquarters (HQ), US Army Corps of Engineers, US Army Geospatial Center, (AGC) Security Office, Alexandria, VA. Competition for Security Guard positions are restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment. Non-veterans/non-preference eligibles will be considered only after ALL veterans preference eligibles have been considered.

Duties

Independently performs, access control for pedestrians and vehicles utilizing standard operating procedures, written orders and regulatory requirement as a guide to access determination for a wide range of unique circumstances Authenticates identification through use of electronic means such as the Defense Information System for Security Web application (DISS) Serves as the initial point of contact for the installation’s visitors which may include foreign nationals, government agents, elective officials, media and Very Important Persons (VIP) Reports suspicious activities, unauthorized entry, fires, medical emergencies, criminal acts or other hazards Responsible for performing and resolving a full range of both standard procedural and non-recurring/unusual visitor access assignments

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 Secret Security Clearance.
  • Incumbent must pass a pre-employment physical examination as well as an annual physical examination.
  • As a precondition and continuing condition of employment, the incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis testing under the Drug Abuse Testing Program IAW AR 600-85.
  • This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore the position is designated key.
  • This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
  • This position will require the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid local driver’s license and a Government Operators License.
  • This position requires the incumbent to carry firearms or other weapons authorized for their specific jurisdictions and required to qualify with assigned weapons on a semi- annual basis, to demonstrate skill/proficiency in their use.
  • The incumbent is required to wear the DASG uniform IAW AR190-56 and maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene.
  • This position requires the incumbent will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays on various shifts in accordance with assigned schedule.
  • Incumbent is required to work overtime as directed and is subject to recall for emergency overtime.
  • This position requires the incumbent to undergo training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
  • This position requires the incumbent to submit to and pass a Physical Agility Test annually IAW AR 190-56.
  • This position requires the incumbent must qualify and remain qualified with the Individual Reliability Program (AR 190-56).
  • This is a key designated position that cannot be vacated during a national emergency or disaster without seriously impairing the capability of the parent organization to function effectively.

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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority 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 Eligible 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includesthe protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. This experience provided me with knowledge of protective systems and techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). 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: Physical SecuritySecurity EnforcementSecurity Equipment Operation

Contacts

  • Address RA-W6RNAA HQ USACE US ARMY GEOSPATIAL CENTER DO NOT MAIL Alexandria, VA 22315 US
  • Name: Army Applicant Help Desk

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