Security Guard with Security Clearance

Duties Receive, authenticate, and vet visitors entering an installation. Respond to and/or contain crisis or urgent situations including accidents; man-made, biological, chemical, radiological, or natural disasters: or other incidents that could result in harm to people, property, or the environment. Control access to the installation/Federal property and restricted areas, identify security risks, and provide traffic management. Apply requirements for equipping and securing government and contractor facilities to guard against unauthorized access, identify suspicious activities and ensure continuity of operations. Operate security-related equipment both manual and automated or devices. Requirements Conditions of Employment Incumbent must be able to obtain and then continue to maintain eligibility at the Secret level using a Tier 3 background investigation. Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminals. Requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply (please see 'Additional Information' for specifics of the program). Drug testing designated position. Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a random/recurring basis and sign a DA Form 5019 - Condition of Employment. 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 for periods of emergency overtime. 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. Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability. Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training. Employee must be trained and maintain current required certifications in Cardiopulmonary Rescue (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 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. May require employee to carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions. Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Qualifications Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to Veterans preference so long as such applicants are available for appointment. If there are no Veterans preference eligibles available, non preference applicants may be considered. Who May Apply: US Citizens In 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 work with federal, state, municipal, or private protective organizations performing facility access control measures, granting access to persons and vehicles with appropriate authorization, operating physical access control equipment such as barriers or other tools to secure buildings or access points, safeguarding personnel, information and critical assets, preventing theft, damage and trespass through enforcement of security policy or regulation, recording visitor information to determine if appropriate authorization for access exists. Such experience must provide knowledge of protective systems and techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Acceptable experience includes service in the Armed Services or Coast Guard that involved the performance of guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis. If using military experience to qualify, please ensure you detail this in your resume. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Access Control Operations
Incident Response
Installation Security, Access Control, and Traffic Management
Physical Security
Security Equipment OperationEducation 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. You may claim military spouse preference. If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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 selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY be authorized based on funds and needs of organization. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives MAY be authorized for those that are eligible, based on location of position and availability of funds. Incentives are NOT automatic, request for consideration must be made at time of tentative job offer. Student loan repayment MAY be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining leave accrual rate MAY be authorized. Individual Reliability Program (IRP) required: Employee and prospective employee of this job are expected to maintain a high standard of conduct; and when being considered for employment and periodically thereafter, they must be assessed under the Individual Reliability Program for social adjustment, emotional stability, sound judgment,dependability, flexibility in adjusting to changes, ability to work effectively under pressure or emergency conditions, and a positive attitude toward his/her duties. 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. 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 an