Supervisory Security Guard

Security Guard

Help Using subordinate supervisors and work leaders, oversee and direct the work of the Branch.

Prepare work schedules to ensure essential coverage of guard posts, assuring continuity of operations of all shifts, instruct subordinate Lead guards.

Actively participates in the planning of work priorities and required minimal staffing requirements to meet security objectives.

Direct the protection of government property against hazards of damage, theft, trespassing, espionage, physical security, antiterrorism and crime prevention.

Inspect areas and equipment for serviceability and examine security functions / procedures for effectiveness and compliance.

Prepare and / or administer the budget for program areas; and, monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies.

Conditions of employment :

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Incumbent must pass, within 90 days of being hired and annually thereafter, a physical agility test IAW AR 190-56, Chapter 2.
• This position is covered by the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) and has been designated by the Department of Army as critical to the national or internal security.
• This position requires working outside of normal duty hours during actual or simulated incidents as an emergency response force member.
• Must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle.
• This position requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability.
• Incumbent must wear prescribed uniform and maintain a high state of hygiene.
• 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.

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.

Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment. Applications will be accepted from non-preference eligibles; however, these applications will not be considered if preference eligible applicants are available. Note : An agency may fill a restricted position with a non-preference eligible by position change (promotion, demotion, or reassignment) from among current permanent Department of the Army employees.

Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes (1) experience with a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization leading or supervising employees in the area of law enforcement or security; (2) enforcing rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement and / or security; and (3) coordinating developmental and / or training needs or programs for security / law enforcement employees. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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.