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: The purpose of this position is to provide installation access control services to a wide variety of visitors with reoccurring, nonrecurring and unique access requests, and requirements.

Duties

Serves as a Shift Leader who is an assistant to the Guard Shift Supervisor. Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques, and provides on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures 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 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: 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. ????10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans5-Point Veterans' PreferenceCurrent Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent 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 WorkforceMilitary Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas EmploymentMilitary 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 1 year of specialized 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. SPECIALZED EXPERIENCE: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes serving as an armed security guard performing various aspects of security and law enforcement work that involves preserving the peace, protecting staff members and patients from incidents involving domestic disputes, verbal and physical altercations, and potential active shooter incidents; experience in conducting preliminary investigations for traffic accidents, and theft; experience monitoring closed circuit television systems, personnel access in restricted areas, making proper notification of any breaches; experience conducting security checks of the facility, provide security escort duty, and conduct random inspections/searches of vehicles and personal property. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Security AssessmentSecurity DocumentationWorkforce Planning 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-6).

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 FT-W3HVAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT DETRICK DO NOT MAIL Fort Detrick, MD 21702 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk