About the Position: Security Guard positions are restricted by law to persons entitled to veteran's preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment. This position is located at Lower Granite Project, operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and provides hydroelectric generation, navigation, fish passage and recreation. The project is within commuting distance to Pullman, WA, Colfax, WA and the Lewiston, ID area.

Duties

Provides OJT to new/trainee guards. Duties include protecting against trespass, sabotage, theft, fire and espionage. Denies access to unauthorized persons/vehicles. Conducts personnel and vehicle searches. Investigates all suspicious activities and takes corrective action if necessary. Serves as a Lead Security Guard, responsible for assuring that 1-4 personnel assigned to the shift carry out work assignments in accordance with instructions. Instructs shift employees in specific duties and job techniques and makes available written instructions, reference materials, etc. Maintains current knowledge of operations and answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, directives, etc. Oversees and ensures all functions of security control, access control, and visitor control systems of the facility are maintained in a high state of readiness at all times. Inspects vehicles for the purpose of identifying/locating contraband, explosives, concealed drugs, and other illegal items.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• At this time, this is an un-armed Guard position.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing required IAW EP 600-1-3.
• Position requires employee to wear uniform and/or protective clothing.
• Pre-employment physical is required.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Position also requires qualification to perform first aid and CPR.
• Must be able to maintain qualification for the Individual Reliability Program.
• Must pass a physical agility test every 12 months, IAW AR 190-56, which will include an evaluation of upper body strength, abdominal strength, and cardio-respiratory endurance.
• May be required to successfully complete government provided training at the US Army Military Police School, which would necessitate residing in a barracks/training environment.
• Any and all incumbents of this position must, in accordance with Chapter 3, Section VI, paragraph 3-20b(6) of AR 600-85, and Appendix C, AR 600-85, agree to submit to urinalysis on a recurring basis.
• Position may require skill in the use of authorized firearms (qualification and recertification in accordance with Army Standard Qualifications requirements). Incumbent may be required to complete semi-annual qualification on assigned weapon.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Heavy lifting of up to 75lbs may be required.

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 WorkforceInteragency 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 the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. My 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). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Access Control OperationsLeadershipPhysical SecuritySecurity 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-05).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WALLA WALLA DO NOT MAIL Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk