THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SECURITY OFFICER, Position Description Number D2968000 and is part of the ME 101st Security Forces Squadron, National Guard.

Duties

This position is located in the Air National Guard (ANG) Security Forces Squadron. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Security Officer (Squadron Commander) over the Security Forces Squadron and all aspects of Integrated Defense, Law Enforcement, Air Base Ground Defense, Force Protection, and Anti-Terrorism as the Defense Force Commander (DFC) and Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO). The incumbent of this position must be assigned as the Drill Status Commander. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Exercises direct supervisory and personnel management responsibilities. Provides supervisory responsibility for subordinate security force squadron personnel to include Active Guard Reserve (AGR) military personnel, Federal Technicians, Security Cooperative Agreement (SCA) employees, and Drill Status Guardsman (DSG) to meet all Integrated Defense, LE and AT/FP requirements for the installation. Sole authority for establishing arming authority for personnel. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Makes recommendations for selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Recommends awards when appropriate and reviews within-grade increases when employees are eligible and follows up on the status when required Listens and resolves employee complaints at the lowest level and refers unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Leave request approval authority; assures adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. 2. Directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all Integrated Defense (ID) and Law Enforcement (LE) activities within an Air National Guard Wing as the Defense Force Commander (DFC). Reports directly to the Wing Commander for immediate threat responses and to the Mission Support Group Commander for routine matters. Exercises broad delegated authority to independently manage ID and LE programs. Leverages comprehensive knowledge of security programs to serve as principal advisor to senior leaders within and outside the organization on all matters related to the administration of integrated defense and law enforcement programs. Establishes long-range strategic vision, goals, and objectives for work performed by the organization and all subordinate employees. Directs and evaluates work of all assigned personnel conducting Integrated Defense, Physical Security, Anti-terrorism, Force Protection, Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS), and Combat Arms programs. Directs protection of assigned Protection Level (PL) 1-4 assets. Exercises expertise in multiple security disciplines to monitor changes in technology, policy, and procedures in order to solve complex problems, make key decisions, and maximize effectiveness of local programs. Plans, executes, and evaluates budgetary authority for all assigned programs, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources. 3. Directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all Anti-Terrorism (AT) and Force Protection (FP) activities within an Air National Guard Wing as the Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO). When functioning as the ATO, reports directly to the Wing Commander and exercises broad delegated authority to independently manage the AT/FP program. Conducts formal Criticality, Vulnerability, and Threat assessments in order to determine risk. Manages the Anti-Terrorism Executive Council, Anti-Terrorism Working Group, and Force Protection Working Group to assess and respond to threats. Develops and implements plans and protective measures to mitigate risk and counter known and unknown threats.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O3 & Above Compatible Military Assignments: Must be able to obtain 31PX, C31PX AFSC GENERAL EXPERIENCE: The work requirements include practical understanding, specialized skills, and fundamental knowledge of the following Series GS-0080 programs: security police; information security; sensitive compartmental information; special security requirements; force protection; anti-terrorism; information protection; security police training, unit deployment, and physical security. Work involves security policies, guiding principles, training requirements, and certifications. Some work in this occupation require expanded security clearances, an extensive knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing a distinct set of operational duties and responsibilities for performing security functions and handling weapons. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats. Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels. Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for one of the seven organizational program disciplines and its applicable Security Series career. In order to qualify or be promoted to the GS-13 Security Officer position, the incumbent must have a G-Series order and be serving as the Senior Security Officer (Squadron Commander).

Education

MEANG, Officers must hold a Degree.

If you are using Education to qualify for this position,

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address ME 101st Security Forces Squadron 105 Maineiac Ave Bangor, ME 04401 US
• Name: Cara MacVane
• Phone: (207) 430-6019
• Email: [email protected]