Security Guard

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must meet and maintain all of the suitability, reliability and medical requirements under the provision of the Individual Reliability Program.
• Must submit to and pass a Physical Agility Test, initially and annually IAW AR 190-56.
• Must pass a physical examination, pre-employment and annually after appointment.
• Must be willing to wear the DA Civilian Guard uniform IAW AR 190-56 and maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene.
• Must be willing to wear chemical protection equipment, as required.
• May be required to work overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours on short notice.
• May be required to work in extreme weather conditions and must be able to work under stressful conditions.
• Must participate in regularly scheduled training, including techniques of force, counter-terrorism, first aid, firearms, search and seizure, security operations and law enforcement.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid state issued driver's license and must be able to obtain a government operator's license.
• Must comply with the Drug Testing Program requirements, pre-employment and randomly after being appointed.
• Must be able to qualify semi-annually in skill/proficiency in weapons use.
• Must be able to be exposed to pepper spray.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
• This position is Mission Essential.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
  
  

Qualifications

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 1) performing law enforcement functions to protect personnel and property; 2) controlling access and entry; 3) performing vehicle inspections; and 4) filing written reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (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.
• This position is not eligible for telework.
• 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 Security & Intelligence Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.
  
  

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