Security Guard

Duties

As a Security Guard, GS-0085-5, you will:

The incumbent controls access, directs traffic, and checks identification of those persons entering and leaving Federal or State Military Reservation property from a number of assigned areas throughout the state. Detects and reports suspicious activity or situations. Reports all matters, which involve the security and safety of personnel or the protection of property. May be required to direct traffic, maintain roadblocks, block off areas and parking lots for special occasions, or as a measure of traffic control. Responsible for maintenance of physical security, access control, protection of life and property, and crime prevention actions within the jurisdiction of the National Guard in the state in which employed. Incumbent is alert to prevent, detect, and conduct preliminary investigations on trespassers and physical security violations.

Independently, or with other physical security personnel, performs assigned tasks on fixed post or on foot patrol, or special physical patrol. Each post and patrol has established boundaries and special responsibilities, but duties generally include:

• Standing fixed posts (gates)

• Maintaining integrity of assigned posts and areas

• Responsible for detention/apprehension of all persons attempting unauthorized entry into Federal or State Military Reservations controlled by the State National Guard.

• Performing all traffic control duties as prescribed by assignment and instructions.

• Protecting private and public property.

• Observing and reporting security violations.

• Directing vehicular traffic.

• Maintaining radio communications as appropriate.

• Performing police and fire dispatch duties.

• Reporting all routine and extraordinary events, situations, and circumstances to immediate supervisor promptly and accurately.

• Preparing written security violation reports and other associated forms, checklist, memoranda, and correspondence.

• Remaining at assigned post until properly relieved and inventoried.

• Providing assistance to other physical security/police personnel, and military authorities and officers as required.

• Upon notification, responds to emergency recall of security personnel to assigned area within a specified time parameter. Attends and participates in scheduled training programs as assigned and watch briefing prior to beginning work. Maintains cleanliness of assigned workspaces and vehicles. The incumbent provides sworn testimony in Federal, State or Military courts as witness regarding security violations and other matters as required. Incumbent may perform other physical security duties, appropriate to grade and experience as may be required. Incumbent uses and maintains physical security equipment and tools, such as vehicular and portable radios, firearms, side-handled batons, Kevlar helmets, equipment belts and other equipment as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

General Experience: Experience, training or education which demonstrates the applicant's ability to follow directions, to read and understand a variety of instructions, regulations and procedures.

Specialized Experience: Must possess at least 6 months experience in each of the following tasks: Experience such as work 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 maintaining order and protecting life. 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 experience must be 1 year of experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of the position to be filled.

Education

If you are using education to qualify for this position, substitution of education for specialized experience: 2 years above the high school level will qualify the candidate at the GS-04 level. Successful completion of training in an accredited technical school that covered subjects such as physical security procedures, local laws, or investigative techniques is considered qualifying for specialized experience at the GS-4 level on a month-for-month basis.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.