Force Protection Officer - Limited Service

State of Vermont•Burlington, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Military Department at the State of Vermont is seeking an armed civilian Force Protection Officer (FPO) supporting the Air National Guard Security Forces Squadron at the Burlington Air National Guard Base. This position is responsible for securing and safeguarding military aircraft, hangers and other specialized buildings, controlled areas, explosives, and ammunition against attack, sabotage, espionage, damage, or loss. The FPO will control the entry of military and civilian personnel, contractors, VIPs, and visitors to the Base, flight line, and other restricted areas. Additionally, the FPO will provide limited military law enforcement services and may work in a military 911 dispatch center. This position may work rotating shifts for 8 1/2 hours per day. Candidates should have experience in either the military, law enforcement, or security work and be able to work long periods alone including night hours and inclement weather. This is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. Multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
One (1) or more years of experience in the security or law enforcement field OR Successful completion of a law enforcement, corrections, security, technical school or police academy program OR Current or past membership of a military organization, Active or Reserve/National Guard OR Successful completion of two (2) years full-time college coursework in a law enforcement/criminal justice/homeland security field.
A current valid State driver's license is required.
Must obtain a military driver's license and/or airfield flight line permit and SECRET security clearance during the probationary period.
Must maintain individual duty post certifications through written, oral and practical testing and exercises.
Must be able to lawfully possess and qualify with the appropriate firearms within the probationary period in accordance with either US Air Force or State of Vermont Military Department standards.
Must pass a federal background check (Tier 1) including a fingerprint-supported criminal record check.
Must obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) for successful completion of original probation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in either the military, law enforcement, or security work.
Ability to work long periods alone including night hours and inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Securing and safeguarding military aircraft, hangers and other specialized buildings, controlled areas, explosives, and ammunition against attack, sabotage, espionage, damage, or loss.
Controlling the entry of military and civilian personnel, contractors, VIPs, and visitors to the Base, flight line, and other restricted areas.
Providing limited military law enforcement services.
Potentially working in a military 911 dispatch center.