This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/518111000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
About the Position: This is an open-continuous announcement for Security Guards in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. Initial cut-off will be Dec 14, 2018, then every two weeks or as needed thereafter. Recruitment will continue through the closing date to fill positions as they become vacant. Applications are valid for 3 months in the system. Applicants must reapply after the 3 months time period expires to remain active.
Learn more about this agency11/30/2018 to 03/04/2019
$37,113 - $48,249 per year
GS 5
Many vacancies in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
None
No
Yes
NEAG182643427222D
518111000
NOTE: Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to Veteran's 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.
As a Security Guard you will perform duties in accordance with appropriate regulations to detect and prevent theft, damage, accident, trespass, sabotage and espionage and to enforce the security regulations of the installation. You will control access of vehicles and pedestrians on the installation, verifying identification through use of identification cards, badges, automated records, vehicle decals, verbal questioning, and other means, allowing entrance to persons and vehicles with authorization. As the installations initial point of contact, you will answers brief visitor questions, and determine whether appropriate authorization for access exists, and provides assistance. Record visitor information and purpose of visit, as necessary; and may issue daily passes or refer visitors to another location to obtain special passes. The incumbent admits persons, denies entry or arranges for escorts, as appropriate. As required by instructions or force protection level, you will conduct vehicle searches/inspections (to include cargo areas, engine compartments and undercarriages), in accordance with standing operating procedures. Inspects containers, personal property, and documents on private, commercial and governmental vehicles, and exercises tact, courtesy, and firmness in the performance of all force protection duties. You will be authorized to confiscate unauthorized or otherwise controlled items, and to detain those suspected of criminal or other illegal activity, as well as, question suspicious persons and warn or detain violators of laws, regulations, policies, rules or posted warnings. You will be required to make instantaneous decisions regarding use of deadly force, the Active Vehicle Barrier, and alerting appropriate officials of apparent security violations.
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.
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.
Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
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 (External).
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:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/04/2019 to receive consideration
If you have questions regarding this job posting please visit https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=kb_article&sys_id=fde439d42168ef00d853e615d9d9cb2d# and complete the online submission form. To expedite the process please include the Job announcement number, which can be found at the top, right hand side of the job announcement.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/518111000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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