Lead Security Guard - Department of Defense : Job Details

SummaryPlease limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.About the Position: The incumbent serves as a Lead Security Guard assigned under the authority of the Senior Commander at Installation Management Command (IMCOM) supported installations. This position functions as the first layer of defense in a security-in-depth concept to deter, detect, assess, respond, and document unauthorized access.Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview* Accepting applications* Open & closing dates10/29/2024 to 11/07/2024* Salary$58,752 - $76,380 per yearCurrently, this position is authorized 1.69% Cost of Living Allowance in addition to the salary listed.* Pay scale & gradeGS 7* HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location:* Fort Wainwright, AK* Remote jobNo* Telework eligibleNo* Travel Required25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.* Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.* Appointment typePermanent* Work scheduleFull-time* ServiceCompetitive* Promotion potentialNone* Job family (Series)* 0085 Security Guard* Supervisory statusNo* Security clearanceSecret* Drug testYes* Position sensitivity and riskNoncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk* Trust determination process* Suitability/Fitness* National security* Financial disclosureNo* Bargaining unit statusYes* Announcement numberIPA124#######126R* Control number816155100HelpThis job is open to* Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.* Internal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this agency.* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.* Veterans* Military spouses* Land & base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.Clarification from the agencySee Who May Apply in the Qualifications section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.VideosHelpDuties* Serve as a Shift Leader who is an assistant to the Guard Shift Supervisor.* Make daily assignments to ensure that guard coverage is provided to assigned patrol areas.* Independently perform, with little or no supervision, installation access control utilizing standard operating procedures, written orders and regulatory requirement as a guide to access determination for a wide range of unique circumstances.* Perform Visitor Control Center (VCC) duties. Responsible for performing and resolving a full range of both standard procedural and non-recurring/unusual visitor access assignments.* Serve as a member of the installation's overall security response capability during actual or simulated incidents.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.* Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility at the Secret level using a Tier 3 background investigation.* Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminals.* In accordance with Army Regulation 190-56, requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply.* This is drug testing designated position. Incumbent must be able to submit to a urinalysis on a random/recurring basis.* Shift work is required, or a change in work shift may be necessary.* Incumbent must be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification, and must qualify semiannually thereafter in the use of assigned firearms/weapons.* Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability.* Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.* Employee must be trained and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and must know first aid. May act as a first responder in a medical emergency.* Incumbent may be required to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other protective equipment, and may be required to be certified in the use of aerosol irritants and baton.* Incumbent will be required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual physical agility test (PAT).* Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.* Must wear the Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56, maintain ahigh state of appearance and hygiene.* Employee must obtain and maintain applicable certifications in operating various electronic equipment and sensors.* Must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments.* Employee must be able to perform as a member of the installation's overall security response capability.* Temporary Duty travel (TDY) may be required up to 25%.* Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.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* 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* 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* Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998In 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.Specialized Experience GS-7: One year of specialized experience which includes protecting property against such hazards as: fire, theft, damage, accidents and trespassing. Coordinating communications during emergency situations, writing and reviewing incident reports; and controlling access to restricted areas. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:* Accountability* Decision Making* Leadership* Managing Human Resources* Physical SecurityTime in Grade Requirement GS-07: 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-06.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional information* 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.* One year trial/probationary period may be required.* Direct deposit of pay is required.* Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.* If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.* This is a(n) Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Field position.* Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.* Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.* Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.* Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized.* When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.* Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.* Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.* Since Alaska is considered a non-foreign overseas location, statutory return rights for current DoD employees are applicable in many circumstances.* Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.* Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19. For more information on EFMP, please visit the following link: more* BenefitsHelpA 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.You may claim Military Spouse preference.You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.* BenefitsHelpA 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.* Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.1. Your resume:* Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.2. Other supporting documents:* Cover Letter, optional* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable* Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.* Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.* How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on11/07/2024 to receive consideration.* To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application ( Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.* You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.* It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.* Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: contact informationArmy Applicant Help DeskWebsite A1-W6L7AA US ARMY INSTALLATION MGMT CMD-ALASKADO NOT MAILFort Wainwright, AK 99703USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsIf you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.* Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.* Criminal history inquiries* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy* Financial suitability* New employee probationary period* Privacy Act* Reasonable accommodation policy* Selective Service* Signature and false statements* Social security number requestHelpRequired DocumentsThe documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.1. Your resume:* Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.2. Other supporting documents:* Cover Letter, optional* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable* Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.* Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.HelpHow to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on11/07/2024 to receive consideration.* To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application ( Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.* You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.* It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.* Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: moreAgency contact informationArmy Applicant Help DeskWebsite A1-W6L7AA US ARMY INSTALLATION MGMT CMD-ALASKADO NOT MAILFort Wainwright, AK 99703USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsIf you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.Read moreFair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.* Criminal history inquiries* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy* Financial suitability* New employee probationary period* Privacy Act* Reasonable accommodation policy* Selective Service* Signature and false statements* Social security number requestPrintShare* Email* Facebook* LinkedIn* TwitterHelpOverview* Accepting applications* Open & closing dates10/29/2024 to 11/07/2024* Salary$58,752 - $76,380 per yearCurrently, this position is authorized 1.69% Cost of Living Allowance in addition to the salary listed.* Pay scale & gradeGS 7* Location1 vacancy in the following location:* Fort Wainwright, AK* Remote jobNo* Telework eligibleNo* Travel Required25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.* Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.* Appointment typePermanent* Work scheduleFull-time* ServiceCompetitive* Promotion potentialNone* Job family (Series)* 0085 Security Guard* Supervisory statusNo* Security clearanceSecret* Drug testYes* Position sensitivity and riskNoncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk* Trust determination process* Suitability/Fitness* National security* Financial disclosureNo* Bargaining unit statusYes* Announcement numberIPA124#######126R* Control number816155100This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/816155100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.