• Execute a Security Guard Program for the protection of life and government property, enforcement of laws and regulations, and operational control of security areas.
• Manage a large guard workforce utilizing subordinate supervisors and leaders to complete mission requirements and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of training for the Security Guard Program as required for updated training requirements and/or new technology to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Provide budget estimates for program areas to include access control equipment, manpower, and training needs to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies.
• Evaluate guard functions and priorities to ensure program compliance with rules, regulations, and standards and implement new security innovations as feasible.
• Manage branch subordinate personnel across a wide variety of functions to include updating position descriptions, work schedules, awards/bonuses, disciplinary actions, and performance standards/evaluations.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the NCIC terminals.
• This position is covered under the requirements of Individual Reliability Program IAW AR 190-56, and employees will be assessed accordingly when being considered for employment and periodically thereafter.
• IAW the Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs, this position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• Shift work required to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• 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.
• Pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter required.
• Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.
• Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training required.
• Incumbent 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).
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Must wear the Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform.
• 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.
• Must be able to perform as a member of the installation's overall security response capability.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a T3 Secret security clearance.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required.

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) supervising employees in the area of law enforcement and/or physical security within a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization, (2) developing training courses for law enforcement and/or security employees based on program needs and regulatory requirements, and (3) preparing budget estimates and manning requirements to meet program objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

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

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your 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 must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• 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 additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

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.

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