Security Guard with Security Clearance - Arlington, VA, United States - Department of Defense

Description

Duties

• The incumbent serves as a Security Guard assigned under the authority of the Senior Commander at IMCOM supported installations.
• This position functions as the first layer of defense in a security-in-depth concept to deter, detect, delay, assess, respond, and document unauthorized access to Army installations.
• Responsible for preserving the life, health and safety of government personnel and safeguarding Army property, and technologies.
• Guards determine fitness and grant access to those individuals that have met screening requirements and demonstrated a need to access the installation.
• Provide significant support of the overall installation Antiterrorism/ Force Protection (AT/FP) capability

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the NCIC terminals.
• IAW AR 190-56, requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply

Employee and prospective employee of this job are expected to maintain a high standard of conduct; and when being considered for employmentand periodically thereafter.

• IAW AR 600-85, a DA Form 5019R Condition of Employment must be assigned for mandatory drug testing

Drug testing designated position
Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a recurring basis, in accordance with (IAW) AR

• 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
Overtime may be required as directed and is subject to recall.

• 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

All weapons training and qualifications will be conducted.

• Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability

Standard for medical exams are prescribed in AR 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 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 standards after the second attempt within a ninety-day period will result in separation.

• Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle

Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license
Loss of license may result in removal from the position.

• Must wear the Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform IAW AR 190-56, 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 installations overall security response capability

The duties and training require for the employee to carry and deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions.

• LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement

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.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• 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
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
• 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 1998In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 working with federal, state, municipal, or private protective organizations safeguarding personnel, information, and/or critical assets, recording visitor information, and determining whether authorization for access exists; protecting property against hazards such 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)
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Access Control Operations
• Incident Response
• Physical Security
• Security Enforcement 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

• 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(n) 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.
• 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.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Pior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
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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 yo