About the Position: This position functions as the first layer of defense in a security-in-depth concept to deter, detect, delay, assess, respond, and document unauthorized access to Army installations restricted to the general public.Qualifications: 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.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) working with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or a private protective organization that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass and/or (2) maintaining order and protecting life. Such experience must have provided a knowledge of protective systems and techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
Acceptable experience includes service in the Armed Services or Coast Guard that involved the performance of guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis. EXPERIENCE MUST BE REFLECTED IN RESUME.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Access Control Operations
- Incident Response
- Installation Security, Access Control, and Traffic Management
- Physical Security
- Security Equipment Operation
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.Education: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. Fort this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Employment Type: FULL_TIME