This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Performs physical security, access control, and patrol duties on Arlington National Cemetery.

Duties

Conduct foot or vehicle patrol of perimeters, roadways, parking and other high traffic areas as well as interior of shops, storage, administrative and other structures. Conduct vehicle searches/inspections in accordance with standing operating procedures. Secure installation from all unauthorized entry on own initiative or upon notification of alarm or emergency. Question suspicious persons and warns or detains violators of laws, regulations, policies, rules or posted warnings. Perform security guard duties in accordance with appropriate regulations to detect and prevent theft, damage, accident, trespass, sabotage and espionage and to enforce the security and safety regulations of the installation. Inspect containers, personal property, documents on private, commercial, and governmental vehicles.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must abide by requirements of applicable Individual Reliability Program.
• Incumbent is required prior to employment, to undergo, and pass, a complete medical physical, at government facility at government expense and must also undergo this requirement annually.
• Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a recurring basis, in accordance with AR 600-85.
• Shift work is required, or change in work shift may be necessary. Hours of work encompass fluctuating tours of duty. 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 is subject to possible civil actions due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the detention of individuals.
• Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.
• Incumbent must successfully complete CPR certification, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid training.
• 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 pass entry level and annual re-certification of standard Army physical fitness/agility test.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Incumbent must wear a prescribed uniform.
• Position requires scheduled training in the techniques of use of deadly force, anti-/counter-terrorism, first aid, firearms, search and seizure, security operations and enforcement of installation rules, regulations, and policies.
• Good eye/hand coordination is required to operate radios and security weapons and equipment.
• Works both inside and outside with possible exposure to inclement weather.
• This is as a Mission Essential (ME) position and is occupied by an agency designated Emergency employee. You will be expected to report to or remain at your worksite during dismissal or closure situations.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.

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. Basic Requirement for Security Guard: Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: detecting and preventing theft, damage, and/or trespassing; performing vehicle searches, confiscating unauthorized items, and directing traffic flow; and verifying identification and controlling access to premises. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HT-W1C9AA ARMY NATIONAL MILITARY CEMETERIES DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22211 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk