Supervisory Security Guard

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Campbell, KY

17d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Force Protection Department at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The incumbent supervises a 24-hour security guard team responsible for protecting property at the medical treatment facility. The role includes planning schedules, recommending daily patrol assignments, verifying shift weapons and ammunition are serviceable, implementing force protection and anti-terrorism measures, dispatching staff to electronic security alarms, coordinating responses to facility emergencies, and preparing written incident and investigation reports. The position requires successful completion of security guard training and ongoing qualifications and certifications. The incumbent must meet medical, physical, psychological, background, suitability, and security eligibility requirements; maintain a valid driver's license and required certifications; and comply with drug testing and immunization requirements. Work may involve wearing a uniform and protective equipment, including chemical protection gear. The position is mission- and weather-essential, requires rotating 12-hour shifts, and may include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duty. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the experience requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute. Qualifying experience includes one year equivalent to GS-06 assisting with security staff assignments or schedules, verifying credentials to prevent unauthorized access, and responding to emergencies to secure facilities or assist in detaining offenders. Competition is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment. A one-year probationary period is required, and a one-year supervisory probationary period may also be required.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06, including assisting with security personnel work assignments or schedules, verifying credentials to prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas, and responding to emergencies such as altercations, disasters, or alarms to secure facilities or assist with detaining offenders.
Must meet the experience qualification through experience alone; education cannot substitute.
Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must be entitled to veterans' preference while such applicants are available for appointment, as required by law for Security Guard positions.
Must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Confidential security clearance or access; background investigation and credit check are required.
Must complete required background checks and suitability or fitness determinations, including periodic re-verification for a position involving regular contact with children.
Must have no criminal conviction and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and be subject to random and other specified drug testing.
Must complete pre-employment physical, Physical Agility Test, and psychological examinations, with annual examinations thereafter.
Must meet medical requirements for near and distant vision, color distinction, and conversational-voice hearing; must meet applicable Federal Motor Operations medical requirements when operating a government-owned or leased vehicle.
Must obtain required immunizations or vaccinations unless medically or religiously exempted with documentation.
Must be able to wear a chemical protective mask, overgarments, and other protective equipment; must have no medical condition precluding their use.
Must maintain a high standard of conduct and meet Individual Reliability Program expectations, including working effectively under pressure or during emergencies.
Must be legally able to possess firearms and ammunition under the Lautenberg Amendment.
Must qualify annually with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol and be proficient with other required firearms, a scanner metal detector, and OC pepper spray or foam.
Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification, maintain current CPR certification, know first aid, and successfully complete security guard training.
Must be available for rotating 12-hour shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, special situations, and on-call duty as needed.
Must maintain a high standard of appearance and hygiene.
Must complete a one-year probationary period; a one-year supervisory probationary period may also be required.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Must use Direct Deposit of Pay.

Responsibilities

Supervise a 24-hour security guard team protecting property at the medical treatment facility.
Plan work schedules and recommend daily patrol assignments for security staff.
Verify that shift weapons and ammunition are serviceable.
Implement established force protection and anti-terrorism measures.
Dispatch security personnel in response to electronic security alarms.
Assist in coordinating responses to facility emergencies.
Prepare written reports documenting incidents and investigations.
Qualify annually with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol and remain proficient with other required firearms, a scanner metal detector, and oleoresin capsicum (OC) pepper spray or foam.
Maintain required Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and first-aid knowledge and certifications.
Complete security guard training and maintain required certifications.