Supervisory Security Guard

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Champaign, IL

31d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). This position is being filled as a Supervisory Security Guard DK-04 (GS-08 - GS-10) in Champaign, IL. Duties Serves as the Chief of the Army Security Guards (DASG). Performs supervisory and administrative duties of assigned Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) force personnel. Safeguards government personnel, property, equipment, ammunition, and explosives. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set, and adjust short-term and long-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Supervises and schedules guard training to ensure effective planning and appropriate use of Government resources. Utilizes and complies with OSHA safety and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• 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.
• In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG).
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• One year of specialized experience which includes: Planning and/or coordinating activities of the guard shift, developing training plans for security guards, performing performance appraisals of subordinates, and/or providing guard force with performance standards to be accomplished.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent DK-03 (GS-07).
• All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
• If you are a Lab Demo employee submitting your resume for the first time, or if you have previously submitted your resume without your most recent score, you must submit your resume now with the following statement to be included in the section on your training: Current Performance Rating

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Chief of the Army Security Guards (DASG).
• Performs supervisory and administrative duties of assigned Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) force personnel.
• Safeguards government personnel, property, equipment, ammunition, and explosives.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set, and adjust short-term and long-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
• Supervises and schedules guard training to ensure effective planning and appropriate use of Government resources.
• Utilizes and complies with OSHA safety and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed