Security Guard

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Detrick, MD

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to competitive-service positions. The U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) handles the day-to-day operations of Army installations. This is a term appointment not to exceed two years; term appointments may be extended under specified conditions.

The Security Guard performs installation security duties to detect and prevent theft, damage, accidents, trespass, sabotage, and espionage. The role enforces installation security regulations, controls access for vehicles and pedestrians, verifies identification, and conducts searches, inspections, and patrols. The position requires shift work, including fluctuating hours that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime and emergency recall may be required. The incumbent must meet physical, training, licensing, certification, firearms qualification, and security eligibility requirements, and must wear the prescribed uniform and protective equipment.

The position is associated with Fort Detrick, where the posting describes on-post housing, recreation and fitness programs, RV parking, and pet kenneling. Federal employment benefits are available, subject to eligibility and position type.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required; proof of citizenship must be provided.
• Meet the specialized experience requirement: one year of experience protecting property against hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accidents, or trespass for a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization, or maintaining order and protecting life. Education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Pass annual medical examinations assessing physical, emotional, and mental stability and meet Individual Reliability Program requirements under AR 190-56.
• Submit to recurring mandatory command-directed urinalysis as a drug-testing-designated position.
• Maintain physical conditioning and pass the annual Physical Agility Test (PAT).
• Be proficient with assigned firearms and weapons, pass initial qualification, and requalify semi-annually.
• Successfully complete security guard training.
• Successfully complete and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Obtain and maintain state certification to operate National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminals.
• Obtain and maintain applicable certifications for operating electronic equipment and sensors.
• Wear the prescribed Department of Army Security Guard uniform and maintain a high standard of appearance and hygiene.
• Be able to carry and deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield, and use non-lethal ammunition if necessary; may need certification to use aerosol irritants and a baton.
• Be medically able to wear a chemical protective mask, overgarments, and other protective equipment.
• Be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle and possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Meet the requirements of the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year trial period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• Current permanent Federal employees accepting a term appointment will be appointed or converted to a term appointment without statutory return rights to a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Perform security guard duties under applicable regulations to detect and prevent theft, damage, accidents, trespass, sabotage, and espionage.
• Enforce installation security regulations.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian access to the installation.
• Verify identification using identification cards, badges, biometrics, automated records, verbal questioning, and other means.
• Admit people, deny entry, or arrange escorts as appropriate.
• Conduct vehicle searches and inspections.
• Conduct foot or vehicle patrols of perimeters, roadways, parking areas, and other high-traffic areas.
• May act as a first responder in a medical emergency.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, subject to eligibility and position type.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates may be authorized.
• Fort Detrick on-post housing, recreation and fitness programs, RV parking, and on-site pet kenneling are described in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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