Security Guard - Fort Meade, United States - US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Verified Company

Fort Meade, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

Perform foot patrols in order to detect problem situations and/or conditions.
Control vehicle and pedestrian traffic at fixed posts per security regulations.
Detect trespassing violations in order to protect and prevent unauthorized access to highly sensitive restricted areas requiring a diverse range of protective responsibilities over federal property, employees, and visitors.
Work within prescribed limitations on the use of detention authority and the use of force (including weapons) according to circumstances encountered during the performance of duties.
Maintain a safe and secure facility through compliance with Federal, State, County and municipal laws, ordinances, agency rules, regulations, and applicable policies pertaining to security guard work.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
This position may require the incumbent to work on any day or shift, including PMs, nights, weekends, holidays, or on an "on call" basis, necessary to meet mission requirements. Incumbent will be required to regularly work 12 hour shifts.
This position requires the incumbent to qualify annually with a 9mm Semi-Automatic pistol and be proficient in any other required firearms, scanner metal detector and oleoresin capsicum (OC) pepper spray/foam.
The incumbent is required to maintain a high standard of conduct; and will be assessed under the Individual Reliability Program to show they can work effectively under pressure or emergency conditions with a positive attitude toward his/her duties.
This position requires incumbent to complete a preemployment physical, physical agility, and psychological examinations and annual thereafter to ensure the required level of physical health and ability to perform the duties of the position.
This position requires incumbent to be trained and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and must know first aid.
This position requires incumbent to wear a chemical protective mask and a uniform.
This position has the following medical requirements; good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice.
This position requires the incumbent not have any criminal convictions and possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. Criminal convictions and/or loss of license may result in removal from the position.

Qualifications:

Who May Apply:
US Citizens
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Competition for Security Guard position is restricted by law to persons entitled to Veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment. If there are no Veterans preference eligible applicants available, non-preference applicants may be considered.
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Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) providing armed guard services for the protection of life (employees, visitors, patients, etc.) and/or government property; 2.) writing incident reports and/or findings regarding an incident; and 3.) using an automated system to create electronic badges, type incident reports, and/or daily activity logs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
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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.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Access Control
Communications
Physical Security
Security

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.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
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.
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.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selecti