About the Position: Serves as a Supervisory Security Guard for the National Museum of the United States (NMUSA). Performs a full range of duties to include limited law enforcement and protection of government property against hazards of damage, theft, trespassing, espionage, riot at access control points.

Duties

Performs supervisory and administrative duties relating to the security guard force. Manages a guard workforce with the primary function of conducting access control to the campus of NMUSA. Sets employee standards for performance and prepares performance evaluations based on employee compliance. Conducts a detailed and comprehensive review of guard duty rosters noting all deficiencies in post manning to provide adequate security coverage. Plans assigned work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Secret security clearance is requirement of this position.
• Incumbent must be able to pass initial and annual medical examinations.
• Incumbent must be able to carry a firearm.
• 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.
• This position requires wearing a uniform and or protective clothing.
• Incumbent must successfully complete CPR and First Aid certification.
• Incumbent must be able to work emergency overtime if required.
• 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.
• During non-duty hours/days, may be required to report as a member of an emergency response force during actual or simulated accident/incident.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Incumbent must undergo and pass a physical agility test annually.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. Incumbent must sign a DA Form 5019 and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Position is designated as mission essential with varying hours and work schedules--incumbent will be expected to report to or remain at her/his worksite during dismissal or closure situations.
• Incumbent may be required to lift up to 10lbs.

Qualifications

Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment. You will need to verify your veteran's preference entitlement during the application process by uploading: DD 214 (Member 4 Copy) and Veteran's Administration (VA) Letter used for employment preference. If there are no Veteran's preference eligible applicants available, non-preference applicants may be considered. 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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 WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 managing a range of law enforcement functions, actions and activities in the protection of life, property such as physical security, anti-terrorism, and access control; reviewing law enforcement reports; and providing guidance related to law enforcement duties, operating plans, policies, and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Access Control OperationsPlanning and EvaluatingSecurity AssessmentSecurity Enforcement 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-07). To be referred, applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing of the announcement.

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 HT-APF-W3YUAA HQDA, USA, CNTR OF MIL HIST DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]