Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SECURITY SPECIALIST (T32), PD# D0755000 and is part of the RI 143 Security Forces Squadron. Serves as the Security Police NCOIC for the ANG Security Police Squadron tenant on an active duty, AFRES or other DOD component.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
This position is open to current Rhode Island Air National Guard members only.
Duties
Aggressively facilitates, and leads security police programs at an Air National Guard Base, to include installation security, air base ground defense, conventional weapon systems security, law enforcement, training, resource protection, information security, personnel security, industrial security, wartime information security, and security classification management.
Plans, organizes, and directs security police activities. Plans, organizes and directs activities and programs to support base activities such as; security, resource protection, law enforcement, and information security programs. Coordinates and develops contingency plans for confrontation management, base defense, information and personnel security and resource protection plans.
Coordinates the deployment of personnel and individual and unit equipment. Develops and implements policies to ensure program effectiveness and efficient use of personnel and equipment. Coordinates detailed procedures and instructions for such functions as prevention of unauthorized entry of restricted areas and mission essential resources, use of personnel and equipment. Administers security police training programs. Plans for the employment of electronic physical security equipment to ensure the most efficient and economical devices are implemented to achieve required levels of security consistent with existing threat levels.
Initiates programming and budgeting actions for initial acquisition, modification, and replacement of security police facilities, vehicles, equipment, and other resources.
Directs security police activities. Assigns and directs security police personnel in emergency operations, including security, law enforcement, and air base defense; crash and disaster control activities; and civil or internal disorders. Analyzes security police facilities, sensor and alarm systems, vehicles, weapons, and other equipment to ensure operational effectiveness. Directs the conduct of training programs to meet local and mobility mission requirements. Ensures professional standards of performance within security police activities through management, supervisory, and inspection programs.
Performs technical security police functions. Analyzes security and law enforcement reports and statistics.
Monitors and directs security police programs. Monitors Air Force and ANG training standards. Analyzes newly developed equipment and weaponry. Initiates programming and budgeting actions for acquisition, modification, and replacement of security police facilities, vehicles, and equipment.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted service position that requires current membership in a compatible military assignment in the Rhode Island Air National Guard.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment of the Gun Control Act . An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver’s license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
Qualifications
Military Grades: E-5 through E-7
You must indicate your rank somewhere on your resume.
Compatible Military Assignments: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.
Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats. Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels. Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for one of the seven organizational program disciplines and its applicable Security Series career.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience time requirements of 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.
Education
Education may not be substituted for experience.
Additional information
Indefinite employment is defined as an excepted appointment with indefinite time limitations and is used when the appointment is expected to extend beyond one year. Should the need for the indefinite time limitations placed on this position no longer exist, the indefinite appointment could be converted to permanent action without further competition and you may be required to serve a trial period upon conversion.
If an applicant from the Competitive Service is selected, he or she will have to convert to the Excepted Service.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Knowledge of Air Force security police programs and basic management functions, such as installation security measures; conventional weapon systems security concepts
- Air base defense and antiterrorist tactics
- Police administration, including law enforcement, resource protection, traffic management, programming and budgeting procedures; information security concepts
- Principles of deployment operational capabilities, limitations, vulnerabilities, basic phenomenology and technology of electronic and other security equipment
- Employment of security police weapons
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Mandatory Documents:
- Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. Resumes must be written in your own words.
- Assessment questionnaire
2.
Other supporting documents:
- Cover letter
- DD214
- OF 306
- Performance Appraisal
- Relevant Professional Certifications
- SF 50 (current or prior federal service, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action SF50)
Failure to submit mandatory documentation will result in automatic disqualification. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Be sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked each work week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a credible determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. All resumes must be written in your own words.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12950272
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.