Security Guard (Military Ocean Terminal)

Summary

About the Position: Serves as a Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) at one of the Army Military Ocean Terminals (MOT) special installations in the Continental United States.

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Duties

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• Answer visitor questions to assist them with appropriate identification or authorization needed for access.
• Check identification and vehicles to ensure only authorized personnel are allowed access.
• Deny access to unauthorized personnel in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Record visitor information to identify the purpose of the visit and access permitted.
• Alert appropriate officials to a potential security violation.
• Assist police during emergency operations or drills by directing traffic, controlling on-lookers, or taking witness statements.
• Dispatch personnel and equipment as necessary to respond to an emergency situation.
• Provide support to emergency service personnel.
• Conduct foot or vehicle patrol of perimeters or roadways to check for security breaches.
• Conduct traffic stops as required to control access to an area.
• Conduct visual surveillance of premises to detect unusual or suspicious activity.
• Inspect building perimeters to detect faulty doors, fences, or other barriers.
• Implement enhanced security measures when warranted by events or threats.
• Conduct waterside security patrols of U.S. Military, non-military, and foreign ships at berth which may contain explosives.
• Conduct routine patrols to ensure Military Ocean Terminal restricted water is secured at all times.
• Report all incidents to leadership and law enforcement.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must meet the requirements of Individual Reliability Program in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56 to include passing entry level and annual re-certification of the Physical Agility Test (PAT).
• Incumbent is required to undergo and pass a complete medical physical, at government facility at government expense and must also undergo this requirement annually.
• IAW AR 600-85, a DA Form 5019R Condition of Employment must be assigned for mandatory drug testing. This is a drug testing designated position. Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a recurring basis, in accordance with AR 600-85.
• Rotating 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.
• 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 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.
• Overtime may be required as directed and is subject to recall for periods of emergency overtime.
• Must successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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. Must wear prescribed uniform.
• 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 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• Must participate in regularly 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.
• This is a mission essential position with varying hours and work schedules-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. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
• Complete all required State-provided National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) training.
• Good eye/hand coordination is required to operate radios, security weapons, and equipment. Must be in sufficient physical condition to conduct assist in searching vehicles/persons and restraining persons.
• Infrequently lifts persons involved in accidents/incidents; uses unarmed combat techniques for self-defense to subdue persons.
• This position is designated Tier 3, Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance Level as a condition of employment.
• Must successfully pass the State's certification test required from the state Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) security official (if required by the State).
• Must successfully complete Initial and annual in-service security guard training.
• See "Additional Information" section for Condition of Employment continued...

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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 1) experience working with a Federal, State, municipal, local or private protective organization that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or 2) maintaining order and protecting life; such as the following: enforce security rules and regulations; escort persons or vehicles; verity the identification of an individual entering controlled areas; perform security patrols to identify potential hazards; perform traffic control; control the access of personnel or vehicles to property/installation; monitor various alarm systems; respond to security incidents. Such experience must have provided a knowledge of protective systems and techniques. Acceptable experience includes service in the Armed Services or Coast Guard that involved the performance of guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (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.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment cont. ..

• Must be willing to obtain/retain one or more of the following U.S. Coast Guard licenses: Small Boat Captains Operator of Un-Inspected Passenger Vessel License, U.S. Army Marine Certification, or Military Ocean Terminal Harbor Patrol Coxswain appointment within 1-year.
• Within the first 2 years, HP crew members, must complete swim assessment, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators courses- Basic Crew Member, Boat Search and Rescue and Tactical Operator, Boat safety course, additional Maritime training courses, and MOT personnel qualification standard.
• Heavy Lift 35lbs
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Temporary duty 25%
• Works both inside & outside with possible exposure to inclement weather.
• Must maintain certification on law enforcement systems.

Additional Information:

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete 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 Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Incentives may be authorized.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

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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