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.

Duties

Independently performs, with little or no supervision, installation access control for pedestrians and vehicles utilizing standard operating procedures, written orders and regulatory requirement as a guide to access determination for a wide range of unique circumstances. Authenticates identification through use of electronic Personnel Access Control Systems (ePACS), identification cards, badges, biometric automated records, verbal questioning, and other means. Records visitor information and purpose of visits, as necessary; and may issue short or long term passes or refer visitors to another location to obtain special passes. Performs Visitor Control Center (VCC) duties. Incumbent is responsible for performing and resolving a full range of both standard procedural and non-recurring/unusual visitor access assignments. Operates and performs research queries on the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)vworkstation terminal(s) in accordance with (IAW) federal and state laws.

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 maintain eligibility at the Secret level using a Tier 3 background investigation.
• State certification for operating the NCIC terminals.
• Must be assessed under the Individual Reliability Program for social adjustment, emotional stability, sound judgment, dependability, flexibility in adjusting to changes, ability to work effectively under pressure or emergency conditions.
• IAW AR 600-85, Pre-employment and random Drug Screen.
• Shift work is required, or a change in work shift may be necessary; Overtime may be required as directed and is subject to recall for periods of emergency overtime.
• 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. Must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments.
• Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.
• Must be trained and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and must know first aid. May act as a first responder in a medical emergency.
• 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.
• Required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual physical agility test (PAT).
• Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license
• Must wear the Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform IAW AR 190-56, maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene.
• Must obtain and maintain applicable certifications in operating various electronic equipment and sensors.
• Must be able to perform as a member of the installations overall security response capability
• Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Mission Essential: In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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: working with federal, state, municipal, or private protective organizations; Performing facility access control measures granting access to persons and vehicles with appropriate authorization; Operating physical access control equipment such as barriers or other tools to secure buildings or access points; Safeguarding personnel, information and critical assets; Preventing theft, damage and trespass through enforcement of security policy or regulations; Recording visitor information to determine if appropriate authorization for access exists. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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-W038AA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG NATICK DO NOT MAIL Natick, MA 01760 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk