Security Guard

Summary

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: Security Guards functions as the first layer of defense to deter, detect, delay, assess, respond, and document unauthorized access to military installations restricted to the general public while preserving the life, health and safety of the military installations.

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Duties

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• This is a developmental position; duties listed below will be performed in a developmental capacity at the GS-04 and GS-05 grade level. At the full performance, GS-06, the incumbent will:
• Perform 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.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for the installation's various visitors, provides answers to questions, determines whether appropriate need for access exists, and provides assistance as required.
• Operate and perform research queries on the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) workstation terminal(s) in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Provide authoritative guidance and information on security regulations and procedures, exercising sound judgment and discretion in response to telephone and in-person security inquiries.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminals.
• Incumbent is expected to maintain a high standard of conduct in accordance with AR 190-56: Individual Reliability Program.
• This is a Drug Testing Position. Incumbent is required to take a pre-employment drug test and annually/randomly thereafter.
• Shift work is required. 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. Standard for medical exams are prescribed in AR 190-56 "The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program".
• Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.
• Employee must be trained and maintain current required certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (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 PAT requirements as outline is Army Regulation 190-56 "The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program".
• Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must wear the Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform in accordance with AR 190-56. Must 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.
• Serve as a member of the installation's overall security response capability. The duties and training required require for the employee to carry and deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions if necessary.
• Temporary Duty travel (TDY) may be required up to 25%.
• LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: 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

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.

GS-04

General and/or Specialized Experience: Six months of general experience which includes following written procedures, rules, or regulations in contacts with co-workers, supervisors, or members of the public to provide a service, respond to inquiries, or obtain information; AND six months of specialized experience which includes protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. Such experience must have provided a knowledge of protective systems and techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-03. (Note: Successful completion of training in an accredited technical school that covered subjects such as physical security procedures, local laws, or investigative techniques is considered qualifying for specialized experience on a month-for-month basis.)

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Education: Two years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages.

GS-05

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes controlling access to a facility; search various types of vehicles; verify identification; perform traffic control duties; operate radios to pass and receive information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-04.

GS-06

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) enforcing security regulations to protect facilities and personnel; 2) preventing security violations, and 3) experience such as work with Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved the protection against such hazards 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.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the GS-05 and GS-06 grade levels , you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted at the GS-05 and GS-06 grade levels.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Program position aligned under the Operational Support Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive is not authorized.
• Management may select any grade level announced for this position.
• This position does not confer automatic promotion to the target grade.
• Incumbent may be eligible for non-competitive promotion to target position upon meeting time-in-grade restrictions and the following requirements:
  • Incumbent demonstrates ability to perform at target grade level;
  • Supervisor recommends promotion;
  • Incumbent completes all required training, and conditions of employment; and
  • Incumbent completes all regulatory requirements for career ladder promotions. Consequently, promotion is not guaranteed.
• Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.
• Since Alaska is considered a non-foreign overseas location, statutory return rights for current DoD employees are applicable in many circumstances.
• Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19. For more information on EFMP, please visit the following link:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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