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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as a Security Guard for the Directorate of Emergency Services at Fort Jackson, SC

Duties

Vets incoming subjects to determine whether appropriate need for access exists. Perform vehicle checks to ensure safe and secure access to the installation. Render first aid if warranted in an emergency. Alert appropriate officials of security violations. Conducts random inspections in accordance with force protection requirements. Provides authoritative guidance and information on security regulations and procedures in response to security inquiries. Question suspicious persons to warn or detain as appropriate. Exercise crowd control during events and/or demonstrations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and then continue to maintain eligibility at the Secret level using a Tier 3 background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminals.
• Requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply.
• Drug testing designated position. Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a random/recurring basis and sign a DA Form 5019 - Condition of Employment.
• 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 Rescue (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. May require employee to carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions.
• Temporary Duty travel (TDY) may be required up to 25%.
• Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Competition for the Security Guard position 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. 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 work with federal, state, municipal, or private protective organizations safeguarding personnel, information and/or assets; recording visitor information and determine whether authorization for access exists; protecting property against hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; OR maintaining order and protecting life. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Acceptable experience includes service in the Armed Services or Coast Guard that involved the performance of guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis. If using military experience to qualify, please ensure you detail this in your resume. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address FS-W6CCAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT JACKSON DO NOT MAIL Fort Jackson, SC 29207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk