Security Guard with Security Clearance - Fort Leonard Wood, United States - Department of Defense

Description

Duties * Carry out the full range of security guard duties at the Chemical Defense Training Facility (CDTF), a designated Chemical Surety Site, in accordance with DoD, Army, and local policy.

* Serve as a guard on rotating shifts (24/7/365) for both fixed and mobile patrol posts within the restricted area, applying maximum security measures for the protection of government property, material, equipment, and personnel.

* Prevent unauthorized entry into restricted areas by mastering the utilization of multiple overlapping procedural, assessment and physical security protection systems.

* Operate and monitor a range of physical security and assessment systems, including but not limited to intrusion detection, metal detectors and camera systems.

* Issue, receive, and/or maintain a key control system.

* Utilize alarm and electronic monitoring systems operations (intrusion detection systems and closed-circuit television) and interpret signals and other outputs.

* Maintain shift logs and record all event information either directly observed or reported via assessment systems, communication systems, site personnel, or installation personnel.

Requirements Conditions of Employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

* As a precondition and continuing condition of employment, the incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis testing under the Drug Abuse Testing Program in accordance with (IAW) AR * In accordance with Army Regulation 190-56, requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply.

* Incumbent must submit to and pass a Physical Agility Test Annually that consists of 1.5 mile run in 17 minutes and 30 seconds and 19 push-ups in 2 minutes IAW AR * Incumbent must pass a pre-employment physical examination as well as an annual physical examination.

* Incumbent must pass a pre-employment physical examination as well as an annual physical examination. * Incumbent may be required to work overtime. * Incumbent will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays in accordance with assigned schedule. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance.

* This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.

* Incumbent must be able to work under stressful situations.

* Position requires clean shaven face to the extent there is no possible interference of any hair growth (beard, mustache) with the sealing of the protective facemask.

* Incumbent will be required to wear chemical protective clothing, respirators.

* Required to carry firearms or other weapons authorized for their specific jurisdictions and required to qualify with assigned weapons on an semiannual basis, to demonstrate skill/proficiency in their use * Incumbent will be exposed to pepper spray.

* This position is identified as supporting Chemical Incident or Mishap Response and Assistance (CIMRA) Operations. * Incumbent must have and maintain Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification. * Assumes essential personnel status during inclement weather/emergencies.


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)
• Executive Order (E.O
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
• 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
• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)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: taking appropriate actions to remediate observed security and safety deficiencies; providing professional customer service to visitors, co-workers, and contractors; AND accounting for weapons, personal protective equipment, ammunition, and keys.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Physical Security
• Written Communication 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.

This is an open continuous announcement for Security Guards. Initial cutoff will be 2 weeks from the opening date of the announcement. Recruitment will continue through the closing date to fill positions as they become vacant. Applications are valid for 3 months in the system.

Applicants must reapply after the 3-month time period expires to remain active. 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. * One year trial/probationary period may be required. * 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 Career Program (CP) 19- Physical Security and Law Enforcement position. * 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.

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* 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.

* Advanced In-hire MAY be authorized. * Recruitment/Relocation Incentives MAY be authorized.

* Fort Leonard Wood employees MAY have the following available to them: work out facilities, golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts, rental program (e.g., pop up campers, trailers), ample free parking, a youth center and childcare services.

Fort Leonard Wood employees may also have access to the Fort Leonard Wood Lake of the Ozark Recreational Area (LORA).

LORA is a great place to get away from all the worries of everyday life. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may b