SECURITY GUARD (Indefinite, May Become Permanent)
What you'd do
IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current military members of the 185th ARW, Sioux City, Iowa Air National Guard This is an Indefinite position, and may become permanent. LOCATION: 185th ARW, Sioux City, Iowa
Major duties
As a SECURITY GUARD (Indefinite, May Become Permanent), GS-0085-5 your duties are below. The incumbent controls access, directs traffic, and checks identification of those persons entering and leaving Federal or State Military Reservation property from a number of assigned areas throughout the state. Detects and reports suspicious activity or situations. Reports all matters, which involve the security and safety of personnel or the protection of property. May be required to direct traffic, maintain roadblocks, block off areas and parking lots for special occasions, or as a measure of traffic control. Responsible for maintenance of physical security, access control, protection of life and property, and crime prevention actions within the jurisdiction of the National Guard in the state in which employed. Incumbent is alert to prevent, detect, and conduct preliminary investigations on trespassers and physical security violations. Independently, or with other physical security personnel, performs assigned tasks on fixed post or on foot patrol, or special physical patrol. Each post and patrol has established boundaries and special responsibilities, but duties generally include: Standing fixed posts (gates) Maintaining integrity of assigned posts and areas Responsible for detention/apprehension of all persons attempting unauthorized entry into Federal or State Military Reservations controlled by the State National Guard. Performing all traffic control duties as prescribed by assignment and instructions. Protecting private and public property. Observing and reporting security violations. Directing Vehicular Traffic. Maintaining radio communications as appropriate. Performing police and fire dispatch duties. Reporting all routine and extraordinary events, situations, and circumstances to immediate supervisor promptly and accurately. Preparing written security violation reports and other associated forms, checklist, memoranda, and correspondence. Remaining at assigned post until properly relieved and inventoried. Providing assistance to other physical security/police personnel, and military authorities and officers as required. Upon notification, responds to emergency recall of security personnel to assigned area within a specified time parameter. Attends and participates in scheduled training programs as assigned and Watch briefing prior to beginning work. Maintains cleanliness of assigned workspaces and vehicles. The incumbent provides sworn testimony in Federal, State or Military courts as witness regarding security violations and other matters as required. Incumbent may perform other physical security duties, appropriate to grade and experience as may be required. Incumbent uses and maintains physical security equipment and tools, such as vehicular and portable radios, firearms, side-handled batons, Kevlar helmets, equipment belts and other equipment as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. D1007000
What you need to qualify
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PD's, or any other applicants will not be considered. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience performing or supervising protective service in guarding Government facilities and equipment, protecting individuals, and controlling the movement of traffic. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-0085-5: Must have experience in the following: 1 year experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level 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. Experience that provided a knowledge of protective systems and techniques.
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