About the Position: Serves as a Security Assistant for the National Museum of the United States (NMUSA). Performs a full range of duties to include applying security processes and procedures for a facility with emphasis on and not limited to, access control, camera monitoring, security systems, and key control and badging.

Duties

Provides safeguards for the protection of US Government physical and historical property to prevent theft and vandalism. Provides routine information, referring visitors to appropriate staff members for specific action. Implements procedures designed to safeguard Army property, historical artifacts and Army personnel. Greet visitors, conduct bag checks, operates stationary or hand help magnetometers, and x-rays, to detect prohibited items and determines their eligibility to access the facility. Controls access to the facilities and manages access badges.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• To obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position.
• Position is subject to shift changes based on mission requirements, e.g. Day - Swing – Mids, nights, weekends, and holidays to include overtime.
• This position has been designated as a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent must continue to perform ME duties until relieved by proper authority. Incumbent may be required to participate in readiness exercises.
• Incumbent must be able to lift at least 50 pounds or more.
• Temporary Duty Travel of 5% 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work may involve some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items up to 50 lbs or more. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in an office or similar setting requiring normal safety precautions against everyday risks or discomforts. 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 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 monitoring security systems such as closed circuit cameras and intrusion alarms; and managing access to facilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Access Control OperationsOral Communication 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). To be referred, applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

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