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Supervisory Security Guard

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages If more than 5 pgs are submitted, only the first 5 pgs will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service

Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 mos, may be made permanent

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
07/03/2024 to 07/17/2024
Salary
$59,966 to - $77,955 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Dugway Proving Ground, UT
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for relocation or recruitment incentives in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Term - 13 months
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
MCFU241769743818
Control number
798404500

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Duties

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  • Plan and coordinate the activities of a guard shift to insure the maintenance of physical security standards.
  • Receive and review daily reports from subordinate work leaders and insures the correction of reported irregularities.
  • Develop training plans and conduct training based on approved training courses and regulatory requirements.
  • Supervise necessary training for guard personnel.
  • Perform supervisory and administrative duties relating to the security guard force to include work plans, short-term priorities, and work schedules.
  • Provide security orientation to installation command personnel and input to developing manning and budgetary requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm and 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.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance (T3 investigation).
  • This position requires the incumbent to meet and maintain the Individual Personnel Reliability Program standards outlined in accordance with AR 190-56.
  • This position is a drug testing-designated position and requires pre-employment and random drug testing thereafter.
  • This position requires shift work or a change in work shift to provide coverage on evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
  • Overtime may be required as directed and is subject to recall for periods of emergency overtime.
  • Must undergo an initial, and annually thereafter, physical examination to assess continued ability (physical, emotional, and mental stability) for effective performance.
  • Must successfully complete CPR certification and First Aid training.
  • Must successfully pass an entry level, and annual re-certification thereafter, standard Army physical fitness test, the Physical Agility Test (PAT).
  • Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Must wear prescribed uniform.
  • This position is covered/subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban/1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
  • This position requires certification and use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)/pepper spray.
  • This position is supervisory and requires a one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties unless previously completed.
  • This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to successfully graduate from an accredited academy for Security Guard training in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain taser certification.
  • Term Appointment NTE 13 months

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 experience distributing or assigning work, to include management of multiple shifts; controlling installation access or patrolling restricted and limited access areas using physical access control equipment; safeguarding personnel, information, operations and critical assets, and providing on-the-job training in order to broaden guard skills. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08 or equivalent).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for 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

The position is located at United States Army Dugway Proving Ground, approximately 50 minutes,
from Tooele, Utah, and a 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers various alternate work schedule opportunities with most of the workforce working 4 ten-hour shifts Monday through Thursday. DPG is physically remote, entirely self-sufficient with government housing available for Soldiers, civilians, and Contractors. An AAFES PX, Civilian Authorized Commissary, Community Club, Physical Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, Post Chapel, Childcare, Youth Services and Tooele County K-12 school system are on post. Employees choosing to live off post may use subsidized commuter. van transport which operates to and from many of the major cities and towns throughout Utah. Within a day's drive are Utah's five national parks and many other attractions. For more information about Dugway's beautiful terrain and community go to our website http://www.dugway.army.mil.

  • 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.
  • 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) Installation 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.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
  • Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
  • Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 months Term appointments may be extended beyond of six(6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.
  • Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position

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, 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. 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.




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

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