Security Guard Job in Washington DC Metro Area - 95956512 - ZANQPDZKSZ4CG

Job Title:
SECURITY GUARD

Department:
Department Of The Army

Agency:
Army Medical Command

Job Announcement Number:
NCAN11753725OC

SALARY RANGE:
$37,983.00 - $49,375.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, January 24, 2011 to Saturday, July 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0085-06/06

POSITION INFORMATION:
Multiple Schedules  - Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - DC Washington; 1 vacancy - VA - Fairfax, Ft Belvoir, Manassas

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Status Candidates

JOB SUMMARY:Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

First Cut off Date:02/06/2011

Organization(s):
WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER, HOSPITAL PROVOST MARSHALL, WASHINGTON, DC 20703

Position Status: This announcement may be used to fill permanent full-time, part-time or intermittent positions. Indicate on your resume your availability for any of these appointments.


About the Position: Competition for security guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment.

"Permanent change of station PCS not authorized."

Duties are performed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center Hospital Bldgs 2 & 4. Position is under the supervision of the chief of Hospital Security Office. Work is accomplished by walking through buildings, parking areas, assisting personnel, and possible physical altercations with individuals.

"This position will be filled at the Walter Reed Medical Treatment Facility but will be transferred to the Community Hospital at Ft. Belvoir in 2011. The duties of the position will remain as advertised, but the duty location will change in order for the Hospital to meet mission needs."

Who May Apply: Click here for more information.

Competition for security guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment.

All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment.

Department of Defense employees serving on a Career or Career Conditional Appointment.

Current Army employees with competitive status (includes Army employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment).

Reinstatement eligibles.

NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement eligibles.

Applicants eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)

Veterans eligible as 30% Disabled Veterans.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.

DoD Interchange Agreement eligibles.

Military spouses eligible under EO 13473.

Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizen

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - DC Washington; 1 vacancy - VA - Fairfax, Ft Belvoir, Manassas


Performs various aspects of law enforcement work designed to maintain law and order and preserve the peace. Typically prevents, responds to, and/or resists attempted violations, apprehends and detains offenders, and relinquishes control to police or other law enforcement officers assigned to the case. Detects trespassing violations. Controls personnel access to restricted and controlled areas. Operates CCTV and security alarm systems. Patrols highly sensitive and restricted areas by foot. Responds to intrusion and duress alarms. Receives formal and on-the-job training on anti-terrorism, physical security, general security, emergencies, legal authority and jurisdiction, sabotage & espionage of federal property, weapons qualifications and care of weapons, self-defense and detention, etc. Provides armed guard services. Provides protection to VIPs, will drive government vehicle, requiring valid drivers license. Enforces all applicable security regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule

GS-06: One year of experience directly related to the occupation and equivalent to the next lower grade level. Education is not creditable.

Specialized experience: candidates resumes must identify one year of specialized experience & training that provided all of the following: Work with a Federal, State, municipal, local or private organization that involved protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or tresspass, maintaining order, subject to rules, regulations, procedures, & principles of physical security, force protection, and some police operations. Experience with communication equipment, and cross-trained on using electronic security system (ESS). Experience with law enforcement equipment, including restraining devices (handcuffs), safety equipment (L.C., fire extinguishers), weaponry, two way communication devices, and motor vehicles. Interaction with visitors/patients/VIPs.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. Individual must pass a security check and be capable of receiving a Department of Defense Secret clearance for continued employment. 2. Individual must pass drug screening prior to hiring and pass periodic drug and alcohol testing on a random basis. 3. Shift work is required in this position as well as work on weekends and holidays. In the event of an emergency (e.g., inclement weather, disaster coverage, etc.), employee may be required to report for duty outside of scheduled shift. 4. Must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. Loss of license may result in removal from the position. 5. All Security Guards will be required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual physical agility test. Failure to meet the physical agility test requirements will result in separation. Test requirements will be determined IAW AR 190-56 not to supersede the Army PT standards. Must meet established hearing and vision tests. 6. Employee must qualify annually or within the requirement of AR 190-56 with a 9mm Semi-Automatic pistol and be proficient in any other required firearms. Must maintain competency in using the scanner metal detector and oleoresin capsicum (OC) pepper spray/foam. 7. As a condition of employment and continued employment individual must not have any criminal convictions nor receive any while employed in this position. 8. Employees and prospective employees of this job are expected to maintain a high standard of conduct. 9. Incumbents must successfully complete and pass entrance physical & psychological examinations and follow-up examinations. 10. Employee must wear a uniform. 11. Employee must be trained & maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and must know first aid. 12. Must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.

One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated as related to the qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job.

Other Requirements:
Click here for more information.

Secret security clearance may be required.

Position may be designated as Emergency Essential.

A medical examination may be required.

This position may be required to comply with the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.

This position may be required to comply with the Drug Abuse Testing Program.

Must be able to pass an initial and an annual physical agility test.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.

One year trial/probationary period may be required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.


BENEFITS:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Competitive salaries

Generous retirement programs

Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time

Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules

Paid employment related training and education

Possible student loan repayment

Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable

Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

OTHER INFORMATION:Click here for more information.

To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.

Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement.

May require overtime work.

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf

This is a Career Program Position (CP). # 19

Schedule tour of duty will require evenings, weekends and holiday work hours.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)

The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commissions recommendations have been approved. This vacancy exists in an organization that is affected by BRAC. Click here for additional information.

Other Advantages: There is easy accessibility to public transportation. All federal agencies in the Nat. Cap. Reg. offer qualified employees a monthly stipend as transit or vanpool subsidy to help reduce traffic congestion. Generally, staff members who take part must give up their parking permits to receive the subsidy. Federal (civil service) employees who use public transportation or van pools to Walter Reed are entitled to free MetroChek pass which can be used to save up to $230 monthly in transit costs.

HOW TO APPLY:Click here for more information.

Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants wishing to withdraw from consideration may contact the Central Resume Processing Center at (410) 306- 0137 or applicanthelp@conus.army.mil.

Resume must be on file in our centralized database.

Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Firearms testing required.

License/Certification: Licensed to carry a weapon, Must have valid driver's license

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil Agency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.