About the Position: This position serves as a Security Guard at Fort Meade, MD. This position is responsible for the protection of government personnel, property, and technologies against hazards. Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to Veterans preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment. If there are no Veterans preference eligible applicants available, non-preference applicants may be considered.

Duties

Stands guard at a variety of fixed posts within the installation, exercising those stringent security measures necessary to monitor and provide appropriate level of control of the personnel and vehicles on the installation. Patrols designated areas by vehicle or foot to check perimeter locks, fence gates, and restricted areas. Patrols installation perimeters to detect faulty fences, patrols installation waterways bordering the installation, trespassing violations, and attempted theft of federal property. Operates as a member of the Quick Response Force (QRF), during actual or simulated incidents. Provides protection to very important persons (VIPs) to include, but not limited to General Officers, foreign dignitaries and high-ranking members of the government.

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 (T3) clearance.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the NCIC terminals.
• Requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply. See "additional information" for specifics.
• Designated as a drug testing position and individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a recurring basis. A DA Form 5019 - Condition of Employment must be assigned.
• 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 maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual physical agility test (PAT). Failure to meet the standards after the second attempt within a ninety-day period will result in separation.
• Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s 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.
• Employee must be able to perform as a member of the installation’s overall security response capability. The duties and training require employee to carry/deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions if necessary.
• Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• See Additional Information section.

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 work with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or a private protective organization that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level (GS-05). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Access Control OperationsIncident ResponseSearch TechniquesSecurity Equipment Operation

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 BF-APF-W0USAA US ARMY GARRISON FT GEO G MEADE HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk