Lead Security Guard

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Lead Security Guard for DES, Access Control Branch located at Ft Leavenworth, KS. Duties As a Lead Security Guard, you will be responsible for the following duties: Function as the first layer of defense in a security-in-depth concept to deter, detect, delay, assess, respond, and document unauthorized access. Responsible for safeguarding government personnel, property, and technologies against such threats as: unlawful entry, sabotage, espionage, theft, accidental or willful damage, and destruction. Make daily assignments to ensure that guard coverage is provided to assigned patrol areas. Serve as the initial point of contact for the installation’s visitors which may include foreign nationals, government agents, elective officials, media and VIP's. Instruct employees in specific tasks and job techniques and provides on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures. Serve as a member of the installation's overall security response capability during actual or simulated incidents. Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Temporary duty travel (5% or less) away from the normal duty station may be required. This position requires wearing a uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures. Incumbent must meet the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program in accordance with AR 190-56. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment. Incumbent must participate in regularly scheduled training in the techniques of use of force, counter-terrorism, first aid, firearms, search and seizure, security operations and law enforcement. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment. Incumbent is required to qualify semiannually with their assigned weapons. New hires must pass the record Physical Ability Test (PAT) within 90 days of the hiring date and must pass the PAT annually thereafter. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state issued Driver's License. Position designated as Mission Essential. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Note: An agency may fill a restricted position with a non-preference eligible by position change (promotion, demotion, or reassignment) from among current permanent Department of the Army employees. Specialized Experience required: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) controlling access of vehicles, visitors, and pedestrians into a facility such as a military installation; 2) using automated systems to query and/or verify suitability for visitor entry into a facility such as a military installation; and 3) safeguarding personnel, information, and/or property/critical assets in a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization.. 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-06). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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. One year probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. 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) 19 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized. 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.