Security Guard - Fort Meade, United States - US Army Installation Management Command

US Army Installation Management Command

Verified Company

Fort Meade, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Stands guard at a variety of fixed posts within the installation, exercising those stringent security measures necessary to monitor and provide appropriate level of control of the personnel and vehicles on the installation.
Patrols designated areas by vehicle or foot to check perimeter locks, fence gates, and restricted areas.
Patrols installation perimeters to detect faulty fences, patrols installation waterways bordering the installation, trespassing violations, and attempted theft of federal property.
Operates as a member of the Quick Response Force (QRF), during actual or simulated incidents.
Provides protection to very important persons (VIPs) to include, but not limited to General Officers, foreign dignitaries and highranking members of the government.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret (T3) clearance.
Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the NCIC terminals.
Requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply. See "additional information" for specifics.
Designated as a drug testing position and individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a recurring basis. A DA Form Condition of Employment must be assigned.
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 must be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification, and must qualify semiannually 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.
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 ninetyday 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. The duties and training require employee to carry/deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield and employ nonlethal ammunitions if necessary.
Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 196
See Additional Information section.

Qualifications:

Who May Apply:
US Citizens
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes experience with Federal, State, municipal, local, or a private protection organization that involved the protection of property 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 (GS-05).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Access Control Operations
Incident Response
Search Techniques
Security Equipment Operation

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:

About the Position:
This position serves as a Security Guard at Fort Meade, MD. This position is responsible for the protection of government personnel, property, and technologies against hazards.

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.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
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) Security & Intelligence Career Field position.
You may claim military spouse preference.
Service credit for annual leave accrual may be granted for certain nonFederal work experience and experien