About the Position: This position is located at the U.S. Army Chemical School at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Fort Leonard Wood is located in the beautiful South-Central Missouri Ozarks. The Fort is located in Pulaski County, Missouri. Bordering the installation to the North are the towns of Waynesville/St. Robert and I- 44. St. Louis is a 2-hour drive to the East along I-44 and Springfield is a little more than an hour's drive to the West of Fort Leonard Wood.

Duties

Carry out the full range of security guard duties at the Chemical Defense Training Facility (CDTF), a designated Chemical Surety Site, in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Army, and local policy. Serve as a guard on rotating shifts (24/7/365) for both fixed and mobile patrol posts within the restricted area, applying maximum security measures for the protection of government property, material, equipment, and personnel. Prevent unauthorized entry into restricted areas by mastering the utilization of multiple overlapping procedural, assessment and physical security protection systems. Operate and monitor a range of physical security and assessment systems, including but not limited to intrusion detection, metal detectors and camera systems. Issue, receive, and/or maintain a key control system. Utilize alarm and electronic monitoring systems operations (intrusion detection systems and closed-circuit television) and interpret signals and other outputs. Maintain shift logs and record all event information either directly observed or reported via assessment systems, communication systems, site personnel, or installation personnel.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• As a precondition and continuing condition of employment, the incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis testing under the Drug Abuse Testing Program In Accordance With (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 600-85.
• IAW AR 190-56, requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply.
• Incumbent must submit to and pass a Physical Agility Test annually IAW AR 190-56.
• Incumbent must pass a pre-employment physical examination as well as an annual physical examination.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid local driver’s license.
• Incumbent may be required to work overtime.
• Incumbent will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays in accordance with assigned schedule.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
• Incumbent must be able to work under stressful situations.
• Position requires clean shaven face to the extent there is no possible interference of any hair growth (beard, mustache) with the sealing of the protective facemask.
• Incumbent will be required to wear chemical protective clothing, respirators.
• Required to carry firearms or other weapons authorized for their specific jurisdictions and required to qualify with assigned weapons on an semi-annual basis, to demonstrate skill/proficiency in their use.
• Incumbent will be exposed to pepper spray.
• This position is identified as supporting Chemical Accident or Incident Response and Assistance (CAIRA) Operations.
• Incumbent must have and maintain Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification.
• Assumes essential personnel status during inclement weather/emergencies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

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. 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Taking appropriate actions to remediate observed security and safety deficiencies; providing professional customer service to visitors, co-workers, and contractors; AND accounting for weapons, personal protective equipment, ammunition, and keys. 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: Interpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationPhysical SecurityWritten Communication

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address KA-APF-W4K9AA CHEMICAL SCHOOL DO NOT MAIL Fort Leonardwood, MO 65473 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk