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: Serves as the Chief of Guards assigned under the authority of the Senior Commander at USAG Natick, MA.

Duties

Using subordinate supervisors and work leaders, oversees and directs the work of the Branch. Prepares work schedules to ensure essential coverage of guard posts, assuring continuity of operations of all shifts, instructs subordinate Lead guards. Actively participates in the planning of work priorities and required minimal staffing requirements to meet security objectives. Directs the protection of government property against hazards of damage, theft, trespassing, espionage, physical security, antiterrorism and crime prevention. Inspects areas and equipment for serviceability and examine security functions/procedures for effectiveness and compliance. Prepares and/or administers the budget for program areas; and, monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Incumbent must pass, within 90 days of being hired and annually thereafter, a physical agility test IAW AR 190-56, Chapter 2.
• This position is covered by the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) and has been designated by the Department of Army as critical to the national or internal security.
• This position requires working outside of normal duty hours during actual or simulated incidents as an emergency response force member.
• Must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle.
• This position requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability.
• Incumbent must wear prescribed uniform and maintain a high state of hygiene.
• 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.

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)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-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 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. Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment. Applications will be accepted from non-preference eligibles; however, these applications will not be considered if preference eligible applicants are available. Note: An agency may fill a restricted position with a non-preference eligible by position change (promotion, demotion, or reassignment) from among current permanent Department of the Army employees. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) experience with a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization leading or supervising employees in the area of law enforcement or security; (2) enforcing rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement and/or security; and (3) coordinating developmental and/or training needs or programs for security/law enforcement employees. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Access Control OperationsDecision MakingLeadershipSecurity Education, Training and Awareness 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-09).

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-W038AA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG NATICK DO NOT MAIL Natick, MA 01760 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk