Security Guard

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command • Tooele Army Depot, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Security Guard, GS-0085-06 with the Joint Munitions Command at Tooele Army Depot, Law Enforcement & Security Division. Duties include guarding and patrolling controlled and limited security areas by foot or vehicle. The role involves protecting persons, property, and security information against hazards such as fire, espionage, trespass, theft, and accidental or willful damage. Responsibilities include ensuring buildings are secure, identifying and correcting safety or security deficiencies, assisting local authorities in emergencies (e.g., roadblocks, accident investigations, traffic control), monitoring radio networks, and maintaining logs of patrols and events. The position requires utilizing extraordinary security measures and special knowledge to protect arms, ammunition, and other potentially hazardous materials.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical examination (physical, emotional and mental stability).
• Must successfully pass entry level and annual re-certification of physical fitness/ability test.
• Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug test and then annually through random testing thereafter.
• Must maintain requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) in accordance with AR 190-56, The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program.
• Must meet requirements under 18 USC 922(g)(9) (The Lautenberg Amendment); and sign the DD Form 2760 (Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition).
• Required to wear prescribed uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• 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.
• One year of experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent with a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved conducting patrols to identify potential hazards to property and facilities such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; and control the access of personnel and/or vehicles to the installation or facility.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Guard and patrol, on foot or by vehicle, controlled and limited security areas.
• Protect persons, property, and security information against hazards such as fire, espionage, trespass, theft, and accidental or willful.
• Ensure buildings are secure and there are no safety or security deficiencies and initiate the proper action to correct problems.
• Assist local authorities in the event of an emergency situation by setting up roadblocks, investigate accidents, enforce motor vehicle regulations, and direct traffic.
• Monitor the radio networks, maintain logs of patrol and events happening during shift.
• Utilize extraordinary security measures and special knowledge and skills to protect arms and ammunition and other materials potentially hazardous to the health and safety of the public.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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