Supervisory Security Guard
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is assigned to the US Army Garrison, Directorate of Emergency Services, Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) Division. This is a permanent, full-time position.
Major duties
Supervises and directs Security Guards and Lead Security Guards during assigned shifts. Evaluates employee performance and provides coaching and counseling. Conducts interviews and recommends hiring, promotions, awards, and disciplinary actions. Plans and coordinates daily guard force operations. Ensures implementation of emergency plans and continuity of security operations. Adjusts workloads and personnel assignments to meet mission requirements. Oversees mandatory training and professional development for guard personnel. Protects personnel, government property, and sensitive resources. Enforces installation access control for personnel and vehicles. Directs patrol operations in restricted and controlled access areas. Operates and oversees electronic security and intrusion detection systems. Responds to emergencies, disturbances, and criminal incidents. Determines appropriate response to perceived threats and unusual situations. Conducts inspections of weapons, equipment, and sensitive items to ensure accountability. Briefs personnel on laws, regulations, policies, and security procedures. Coordinates with law enforcement agencies, installation leadership, and other organizations.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens: In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, such as: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level in the Federal service: assigning work in terms of organizational objectives, assignments, set priorities, and deadlines to subordinate employees; performing managerial and administrative duties relating to the security guard force; developing manning and budget requirements for Guard operations; and overseeing the protection of government and personal property, control of access of personnel and vehicles to the installation, support of the implementation of emergency plans, and patrolling of restricted and limited access areas. If you are a current, Federal employee, you must include your pay plan, series and grade in your work experience(s) on your resume submission and/or upload supporting documentation (within-grade increase SF50) to show that you meet the time-in-grade requirement. In addition, if your step reflects '00', you must include your current salary for each position.
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