Security Guard

Army Transformation and Training Command • Fort Belvoir, VA

23d

About The Position

Serves as a Security Guard for the National Museum of the United States (NMUSA), performing security duties that include enforcing rules and regulations governing traffic control, parking, facility access, and physical security. The position protects property and people by detecting and preventing theft, damage, accidents, trespass, sabotage, and espionage, and enforcing installation security and safety regulations. The role requires shift work, firearms qualification, physical fitness testing, CPR certification, medical examinations, and wearing a uniform and security or law-enforcement equipment. This is a mission-essential position and may require remaining on or reporting to duty during severe weather or other installation closures.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience protecting property against hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass, or maintaining order and protecting life; experience must provide knowledge of protective systems and techniques.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screen and be subject to random drug screening thereafter.
• Must sign DA Form 5019, Condition of Employment.
• Must be proficient with assigned firearms or weapons and pass initial and recurring qualification requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Must pass the entry-level and annual Army physical fitness/agility test (PAT) in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must pass initial and annual medical examinations.
• Must wear a uniform, bulletproof vest, and other security or law-enforcement equipment.
• Must meet the applicable requirements of the Lautenberg Amendment; an individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties.
• Must be able to work fluctuating tours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and accommodate shift changes.
• May be required to remain on duty or report to duty during severe weather or installation closures.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Competition is restricted by law to applicants entitled to Veterans preference while such applicants are available; non-preference applicants may be considered if no eligible Veterans preference applicants are available.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect containers, personal property, and documents in private, commercial, and government vehicles.
• Perform security guard duties to detect and prevent theft, damage, accidents, trespass, sabotage, and espionage, and enforce installation security and safety regulations.
• Question suspicious persons and warn or detain violators of laws, regulations, policies, rules, or posted warnings.
• Conduct foot or vehicle patrols of perimeters, roadways, parking areas, other high-traffic areas, and the interiors of shops, storage areas, administrative buildings, and other structures.
• Conduct vehicle searches and inspections in accordance with standing operating procedures.
• Enforce rules and regulations governing traffic control, parking, facility access, and physical security.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized if in the Government's interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed