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 so long as such applicants are available for appointment. If there are no Veterans preference eligibles available, non preference applicants may be considered.

Duties

Set organizational goal and develop strategies to achieve targets while considering resource requirements. Apply requirements for equipping and securing government and contractor facilities to guard against unauthorized access to ensure continuity of operations. Manage workforce to include, organizing work, evaluating work performance, and ensuring staff is appropriately selected, utilized, and developed. Manage training and education for individuals and groups within learning environments to include tailoring instruction to ensure learners' needs are met and learning outcomes are achieved.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminals.
• Requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply. Please see "additional information" for specifics.
• Drug testing designated position. Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a random/recurring basis. Will be required to sign a DA Form 5019 - Conditions of Employment.
• 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 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 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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. Current guards expected to maintain physical conditioning and pass annual PAT.
• This position is designated as KEY in accordance with AR 690-11. Civilians in KEY positions much be exempted from recall to active duty because of Reserve or retired military obligations.
• Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers 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 installations overall security response capability. The duties and training require the employee to carry and deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions if necessary.

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; 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 experience with a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization leading personnel performing access control operations, safeguarding personnel, information and critical assets, using physical access control equipment, regulating pedestrian and vehicular traffic AND experience on the approval of leave requests, reporting work deficiencies to higher level supervisors, and addressing informal employee grievances. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (GS-07). Service in the Armed Forces or Coast Guard can be acceptable experience if it was performed on a regular and recurring basis. If using your military experience to qualify, you MUST list this experience on your resume. Proof of service will not be sufficient alone to meet qualifications. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Incident ResponseInstructional Delivery and Learner DevelopmentManaging Human ResourcesPhysical SecurityPlanning and Evaluating

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 FS-W6CDAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT KNOX DO NOT MAIL Fort Knox, KY 40121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk