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Job SummaryAbout the Position: Serves as a Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) at one of the Army Military Ocean Terminals (MOT) special installations in the Continental United States.
QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) experience working 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 2) maintaining order and protecting life; such as the following: enforce security rules and regulations; escort persons or vehicles; verity the identification of an individual entering controlled areas; perform security patrols to identify potential hazards; perform traffic control; control the access of personnel or vehicles to property/installation; monitor various alarm systems; respond to security incidents. Such experience must have provided a knowledge of protective systems and techniques. Acceptable experience includes service in the Armed Services or Coast Guard that involved the performance of guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Time in Grade Requirement: 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 (GS-05).
Major DutiesAnswer visitor questions to assist them with appropriate identification or authorization needed for access.Check identification and vehicles to ensure only authorized personnel are allowed access.Deny access to unauthorized personnel in accordance with standard operating procedures.Record visitor information to identify the purpose of the visit and access permitted.Alert appropriate officials to a potential security violation.Assist police during emergency operations or drills by directing traffic, controlling on-lookers, or taking witness statements.Dispatch personnel and equipment as necessary to respond to an emergency situation.Provide support to emergency service personnel.Conduct foot or vehicle patrol of perimeters or roadways to check for security breaches.Conduct traffic stops as required to control access to an area.Conduct visual surveillance of premises to detect unusual or suspicious activity.Inspect building perimeters to detect faulty doors, fences, or other barriers.Implement enhanced security measures when warranted by events or threats.Conduct waterside security patrols of U.S. Military, non-military, and foreign ships at berth which may contain explosives.Conduct routine patrols to ensure Military Ocean Terminal restricted water is secured at all times.