Security Guard

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Tripler Army Medical Center, HI

31d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Provost Marshal Department at Tripler Army Medical Center on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to Veterans' Preference so long as such applicants are available for appointment. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position may be designated "Mission Essential." In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Employee must obtain and maintain a favorable result from a Criminal History Background Check (CHBC).
• May require the incumbent to work on an intermittent or unscheduled, on-call basis which may include weekends/holidays.
• Shift work is required, or a change in work shift may be necessary.
• Hours of work encompass fluctuating tours of duty to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Shifts include: days 0800-1600, swing shift 1600-2400 or third shift 0001-0800.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition.
• This position requires successful graduation from a USAMPS-accredited academy; and Field Training Program (FTP) within 6 months of employment.
• This position requires successful completion of semiannual weapons qualification testing within 6 months of employment.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license while holding this position.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain and Individual Reliability Program (IRP) certification within 6 months of employment.
• This position requires the incumbent to pass an initial and annual physical ability test (PAT) (must pass initial PAT within 30 days of hiring date).
• This position requires the incumbent to wear uniform and/or protective clothing.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification within 6 months of employment.
• US Citizens
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
• Basic Requirement: Experience: Experience such as work with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. Such experience must have provided a knowledge of protective systems and techniques. Acceptable experience includes service in the Armed Services or Coast Guard that involved the performance of guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis.
• For Security Guard positions in a hospital setting, experience as a psychiatric nursing assistant or a similar position safeguarding patients is qualifying.
• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) providing guard services for the protection of life (employees, visitors, patients, etc.); 2) executing physical security and crime prevention programs; 3) responding to incidents, providing written reports of suspicious persons or items and 4) performing access control ensuring physical security of facilities.
• This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service.
• Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• 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

• Conducting both internal and external patrols of the hospital, parking lots/garages, and grounds.
• Executing access control when required by verifying personally identifiable information and authorizations.
• Ensuring incident scenes are preserved for law enforcement investigators and provides written reports of findings based on criminal incidents to the supervisor.
• Preparing written reports on all incidents and investigations as required and must be willing to use case documents and/or testify during judicial proceedings as a witness or security professional.
• Acting as first responder for all emergency situations, including infant abduction, kidnappings, and violent criminal violations in progress.
• Inspecting possessions of those entering or leaving areas and identifies and confiscates contraband when discovered at higher security posture levels.

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.
• Review our benefits
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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