Security Guard Job in Fort Wainwright, AK

Vacancy No. IPA1245853634662HWF Department United States Army Installation Management Command
Salary $39,957.00 to $68,734.00 Grade 4 to 6
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/5/2024 Close Date 3/5/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Wainwright, AK


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Duties

  • This is being announced at multiple grade levels; duties listed below will be performed in a developmental capacity at the GS-04 and GS-05 grade levels. At the full performance, GS-06, the incumbent will:
  • 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.
  • Receive, authenticate, and vet visitors entering an installation.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Employee must be able to perform as a member of the installation's overall security response capability. May be required to carry and deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions.
  • 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 is a drug testing position. Must submit to a urinalysis on a recurring basis, in accordance with Army Regulation 600-85.
  • Must obtain and maintain requirements of Individual Reliability Program (IRP) in accordance with Army Regulation AR 190-56.
  • 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 pay be required.
  • 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.
  • Must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability.
  • Must successfully compete security guard training upon entry into the position.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State driver's license.
  • Must be able to pass an initial and an annual physical fitness/agility test.
  • Must wear the Department of Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56 and maintain a high standard of appearance and hygiene.
  • Must be trained and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and must know first aid.
  • Must obtain and maintain applicable certifications in operating various electronic equipment and sensors.
  • Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the NCIC terminals known as APSIN.

Qualifications

Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment. Applicants that are not entitled to veteran's preference will only be considered if applicants entitled to veteran's preference are not available for appointment.

You will need to verify your veterans' preference entitlement during the application process by uploading supporting documents such as a DD Form 214 (that indicates character of service), and/or Veteran's Administration (VA) Letter used for employment preference.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

GS-04 General and/or Specialized Experience: Six months of general experience which includes following written procedures, rules, or regulations in contacts with co-workers, supervisors, or members of the public to provide a service, respond to inquiries, or obtain information; AND six months of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal service which includes protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. Such experience must have provided a knowledge of protective systems and techniques.
OR
Education: Two years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages.

GS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes controlling access to a facility; search various types of vehicles; verify identification; perform traffic control duties; operate radios to pass and receive information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) enforcing security regulations to protect facilities and personnel; 2) preventing security violations and 3) experience such as work with Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved the protection against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. 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 may qualify if your education meets the definitions above at the GS-04 level only.GS-05 level: No education substitution.GS-06 level: No education substitution.


FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • 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.
  • Currently, this position is authorized an additional 1.69% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) to the listed salary.
  • 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.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Since Alaska is considered a non-foreign overseas location, statutory return rights for current DoD employees are applicable in many circumstances.
  • 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.
  • Management may select any grade level announced for this position.
  • This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management.
  • This position does not confer automatic promotion to the target grade.
  • Incumbent may be eligible for non-competitive promotion to target position upon meeting time-in-grade restrictions and the following requirements: Incumbent demonstrates ability to perform at target grade level; Supervisor recommends promotion; Incumbent completes all required training, and conditions of employment; and Incumbent completes all regulatory requirements for career ladder promotions. Consequently, promotion is not guaranteed.
  • Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.

Benefits

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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.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your rsum and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • This position allows for substitution of education for experience at the GS-04 level only. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: ArmyCivilianCareersAlaska@army.mil
Subject Line: Security Guard Recruitment; Duty Station: Ft. Wainwright, AK

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/05/2025 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
A1-W6L7AA US ARMY INSTALLATION MGMT CMD-ALASKA
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
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Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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