Force Protection Officer - Limited Service

State of Vermont • Burlington, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Vermont Military Department is hiring an armed civilian Force Protection Officer to support the Air National Guard Security Forces Squadron at Burlington Air National Guard Base. The position safeguards military aircraft, hangars, specialized buildings, controlled areas, explosives, and ammunition from attack, sabotage, espionage, damage, or loss. It controls access by military and civilian personnel, contractors, and visitors to the installation, flight line, and other restricted areas.

Force Protection Officers also provide limited military law enforcement services and may work in a military base defense dispatch center. The position may involve rotating shifts of 8.5 hours per day, including night and weekend shifts. Officers may work alone for extended periods and in inclement weather. This is a limited-service, non-tenured position authorized for a specific period of time and established for specially funded projects or programs. It is a State of Vermont civilian employee position; enlistment in or eligibility for the Vermont National Guard is not required.

The role requires safely operating around moving aircraft and in restricted areas, handling sensitive classified information, and wearing a uniform, body armor, and heavy equipment. Incumbents carry firearms and may occasionally encounter dangerous situations. A Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC), obtained by passing a federal Tier 1 background check including fingerprint-supported criminal record checks, is a condition of employment and must be obtained for successful completion of original probation. A military driver's license and/or airfield flight line permit and SECRET security clearance must be obtained during probation. Duty-post certifications must be maintained through written, oral, and practical testing and exercises. The incumbent must be able to lawfully possess and qualify with the appropriate firearms within the probationary period under applicable Air Force or State standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet at least one of the following: one or more years of experience in security or law enforcement; successful completion of a law enforcement, corrections, security, technical school, or police academy program; current or past membership in a military organization, Active or Reserve/National Guard; or successful completion of two years of full-time college coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, or homeland security.
• Current valid State driver's license.
• Obtain a military driver's license and/or airfield flight line permit and SECRET security clearance during the probationary period.
• Obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card by passing a federal Tier 1 background check, including a fingerprint-supported criminal record check; the CAC is required for successful completion of original probation and is a condition of employment.
• Maintain individual duty-post certifications through written, oral, and practical testing and exercises.
• Be able to lawfully possess and qualify with the appropriate firearms within the probationary period under US Air Force or State of Vermont Military Department standards.
• Ability to work long periods alone, including night hours and during inclement weather.
• Integrity, honesty, and tact in dealing with VIPs, military and civilian employees, guests, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Secure and safeguard military aircraft, hangars, specialized buildings, controlled areas, explosives, and ammunition against attack, sabotage, espionage, damage, or loss.
• Control entry of military and civilian personnel, contractors, and visitors to the installation, flight line, and other restricted areas.
• Provide limited military law enforcement services.
• May work in a military base defense dispatch center.
• Safely operate around moving aircraft and perform duties in restricted areas.
• Carry firearms and maintain required duty-post certifications through testing and exercises.

Benefits

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State-paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• State defined-benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low-cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based wellness program.
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED