Security Guard

U.S. Department of Defense; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a skilled Security Guard to join its team at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The role is critical for maintaining security protocols and protecting personnel and government property. Ideal candidates should possess security awareness, a customer service mindset, and the ability to remain composed in stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Must pass urinalysis testing and background investigation.
• Ability to operate security systems and manage access control.
• Must maintain a Secret Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform security duties at the Chemical Defense Training Facility.
• Conduct patrols and monitor security systems.
• Maintain logs of security incidents and access.

Skills

Customer Service

Security Awareness

Crisis Management

Education

Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense (DOD) Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is located at the 3rd Chemical Brigade, 84th Command Battalion at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Fort Leonard Wood.

Duties

• Carryout the full range of security guard duties at the Chemical Defense Training Facility (CDTF), a designated Chemical Surety Site, in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Army, and local policy.
• Serve as a guard on rotating shifts (24/7/365) for both fixed and mobile patrol posts within the restricted area, applying maximum security measures for the protection of government property, material, equipment, and personnel.
• Prevent unauthorized entry into restricted areas by mastering the utilization of multiple overlapping procedural, assessment and physical security protection systems.
• Operate and monitor a range of physical security and assessment systems, including but not limited to intrusion detection, metal detectors and camera systems.
• Issue, receive, and/or maintain a key control system.
• Utilize alarm and electronic monitoring systems operations( intrusion detection systems and closed- circuit television) and interpret signals and other outputs.
• Maintain shift logs and record all event information either directly observed or reported via assessment systems, communication systems, site personnel, or installation personnel.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• As a precondition and continuing condition of employment, the incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis testing under the Drug Abuse Testing Program in Accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 600-85.
• IAW AR 190-56, requirements of Individual Reliability Program apply.
• Incumbent must submit to and pass a Physical Agility Test annually IAW 190-56.
• Incumbent must pass a a pre- employment physical examination as well as an annual physical examination.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid local driver's license.
• Incumbent may be required to work overtime.
• Incumbent will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays in accordance with assigned schedule.
• This position is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
• Incumbent must be able to work in a stressful situations.
• Position requires clean shaven face to the extent there is no possible interference of any hair growth (beard, mustache) with the sealing of the protective facemask.
• Incumbent will be required to wear chemical protective clothing, respirators.
• Required to carry firearms or other weapons authorized for their specific jurisdictions and required to qualify with assigned weapons on an semi-annual basis, to demonstrate skill/ proficiency in their use.
• Incumbent will be exposed to pepper spray.
• This position is identified as a supporting Chemical Accident or Incident Response and Assistance (CAIRA) Operations.
• Incumbent must have and maintain Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification.
• Assumes essential personnel status during inclement weather/ emergencies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• One-year probationary period is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

****This Open Continuous announcement allows acceptance of applications through the closing date. The intent of this announcement is to establish a standing register of qualified candidates and refer for consideration. Once this vacancy is filled, the announcement will close without further notice. The first Cut-Off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered will be 20 June 2025; subsequent Cut-Off dates will be then every other week. Last cut-off will be the day of the closing of this announcement.

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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Taking appropriate actions to remediate observed security and safety deficiencies; providing professional customer service to visitors, co-workers, and contractors; AND accounting for weapons, personal protective equipment, ammunition, and keys. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

About the company

The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DOD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020. More employees include over 826,000 National Guard and reservists from the armed forces, and over 732,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the DoD's stated mission is to provide "the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security".

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