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Form of workJob Description:Are you a Veteran?USAG Alaska is looking for a full-time Security Guard.Relocation and recruitment incentives may be available!Apply here: USAJOBS - Job Announcement (https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690337400)Job Details:This is a developmental position; the duties listed below will be performed in a developmental capacity at the GS-04/05-grade level. At the full performance, GS-06, the incumbent will:Respond to and/or contain crises 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 ammunition.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 the 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 is 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 complete 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 batons.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.Incumbents must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the NCIC terminals known as APSIN. Qualifications: Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents that prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 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 the character of service), and/or Veteran's Administration (VA) Letter used for employment preference.30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans.Current Department of Army Civilian Employees.Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army).Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan.Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473.Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI).Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer.People with Disabilities, Schedule A.Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible.Reinstatement.Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998.Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). 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.GS-04 General and/or Specialized Experience: Six months of general experience which includes following written procedures, rules, or regulations in contact 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.OREducation: Two years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university.ORCombination 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; searching various types of vehicles; verifying identification; performing traffic control duties; operating 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 organizations 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).You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:Access Control Operations.Physical Security.Search Techniques.Security Assessment. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (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 the 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 http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional information: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.Two-year trial/probationary period may be required.Direct deposit of pay is required.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the 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 Career Program (CP) 19 - Physical Security and Law Enforcement position.You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).If an MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.Currently, this position is authorized an additional 2.48% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) to the listed salary.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.If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.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.Student Loan Repayment MAY be authorized.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 a promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when the 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 the 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 180 days beyond the closing date of this announcement. 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. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé 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.You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.Required Documents: The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.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 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 inform
