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Position Title
Security Guard
Agency
U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)
Announcement Number
MCDN235361476598 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, March 22, 2024 to Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Eligibilities
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Current Civilian Employees of the Organization

Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of 'Current Civilian Employees of the Organization'. This eligibility is specific to the following categories of employees WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION recruiting for this position; please refer to the job opportunity announcement for details on the organization(s) included. You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:

•  CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.

•  CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA) WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION.  If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").

•  CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS) WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. This category includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service and those eligible under the DCIPS interchange agreement. If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2"), and, if applicable, (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

•  CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army CES employment (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2"), and (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

•  CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

•  CURRENT FLEXIBLE LENGTH AND RENEWABLE TERM (FLRT) TECHNICAL APPOINTMENT EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing a current Army Flexible Length Renewable Term Technical appointment with a remark indicating that you are eligible for consideration as a status candidate (block 45 must contain a remark on eligibility as a status candidate under section 1109(b)(1)(B) of the NDAA for FY 2016).

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION recruiting for this position in one of the categories described above; please refer to the job opportunity announcement for details on the organization(s) included. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.

Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.

Are you eligible to apply as a Current Civilian Employees of the Organization recruiting for this position?

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Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required? (limit characters)
2. Incumbent is required to attend re-certification training at a minimum every 12 months based on availability of schools and/or training. Are you willing to attend re-certification training at a minimum every 12 months based on availability of schools and/or training? (limit characters)
3. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. Are you willing and able to work on a rotating shift basis to meet work requirements? (limit characters)
4. In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential". Emergency-Essential designation takes precedence over any transportation agreement or military recall status. In the event of a crisis situation or wartime, the incumbent must continue to perform the duties and requirements of the position to ensure the success of combat operations or to support combat essential systems subsequent to mobilization or an evacuation order. Additional training, medical requirements, and deployment responsibilities may apply to this position. Can you be exempted from military recall status and are you willing to comply with other Emergency-Essential requirements to obtain and maintain this position? (limit characters)
5. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement? (limit characters)
6. In accordance with AR 190-56, the incumbent must take a pass an initial and subsequent annual physical agility tests (PAT) in order to demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of this position. Are you willing and able to pass an initial and subsequent annual physical agility tests (PAT) in order to demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of this position? (limit characters)
7. Incumbent is required to undergo, and pass, an annual physical and mental examination, at Government expense. Incumbent must pass all background checks and meet the criteria of the Lautenburg Amendment. Are you willing and able to undergo, and pass, an annual physical and mental examination, at Government expense. Incumbent must pass all background checks and meet the criteria of the Lautenburg Amendment? (limit characters)
8. Incumbent is required to maintain proficiency, and qualify, in handgun use (testing conducted semi-annually). Failure to do so may be grounds for removal from the position and/or Federal service. Are you willing and able to maintain proficiency, and qualify, in handgun use (testing conducted semi-annually). Failure to do so may be grounds for removal from the position and/or Federal service? (limit characters)
9. Incumbent must successfully complete all required Security Guard training. Are you willing and able to successfully complete all required Security Guard training? (limit characters)
10. Incumbent is required to attend re-certification training at a minimum every 12 months based on availability of schools and/or training. Are you willing to attend re-certification training at a minimum every 12 months based on availability of schools and/or training? (limit characters)
11. In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively. The incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization. Are you willing and able to accept that you may be required to take part in readiness exercises, that you must be removed from military recall status, and that you may not join a reserve unit during mobilization to obtain and maintain this position? (limit characters)
12. Employee and prospective employee of this job are expected to maintain a high standard of conduct; and when being considered for employment and periodically thereafter, they must be assessed under the Individual Reliability Program for social adjustment, emotional stability, sound judgment, dependability, flexibility in adjusting to changes, ability to work effectively under pressure or emergency conditions, and a positive attitude toward his/her duties. Are you willing and able to comply as required? (limit characters)
13. Incumbent is required to wear a uniform, and maintain a high standard of appearance, grooming, and hygiene IAW AR 190-56. Are you willing and able to wear a uniform, and maintain a high standard of appearance, grooming, and hygiene IAW AR 190-56? (limit characters)
14. Incumbent is required to wear personal protective equipment, to include bullet proof vests, security/law enforcement equipment, and chemical/biological protection equipment. The employee must meet grooming standards identified in AR 190-56 to ensure proper fitment of chemical protection equipment. Are you willing and able wear personal protective equipment? (limit characters)
15. This position is adverse weather essential. The incumbent must report for duty during inclement weather. Are you willing to report for duty during inclement weather. (limit characters)
16. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 10% of the time? (limit characters)
17. This is a Term position scheduled to last {insert months and/or years}. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for term employment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Security Guard position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Security Guard at the GS-06 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Alert officials to potential security violations.
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3. Conduct checks of equipment, buildings, or materials to identify security concerns or other problems.
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4. Monitor systems for restricted area to ensure access only to authorized personnel.
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5. Observe personnel to ensure they do not gain access into restricted areas.
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6. Make decisions appropriate to entry as required by appropriate authorizations.
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7. Defines the objectives, priorities and deadlines and be available for unprecedented problems.
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8. Identify the critical processes and steps in reporting procedures to comply with established regulations.
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9. Perform preliminary investigation of suspicious activities.
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10. Randomly inspect vehicles to detect intruders, contraband, drugs, weapons, or unauthorized removal of Federal property.
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11. Utilize appropriate crime prevention techniques.
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12. Detect theft, damage, accidents, trespassing, sabotage and espionage in order to enforce the security regulations of the installation.
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13. Control Access of vehicles and pedestrians by verifying personnel identification cards and badges.
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14. Conduct foot patrol of high traffic areas to check for possible security breaches.
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15. Conduct periodic patrols to detect physical security breaches and trespassing.
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16. Conduct physical checks to ensure the security of buildings, compounds, or perimeters.
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17. Conduct visual surveillance of premises to detect unusual or suspicious activity.
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18. Make instantaneous decisions requiring deadly force against security violators.
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19. Detain personnel suspected of criminal and other illegal activity.
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20. Maintain an activity journal to document shift activity.
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21. Prepare written reports of unusual situations and conditions encountered.
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22. Caution visitors to avoid security infractions by adhering to guidelines.
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23. Provide assistance to visitors regarding directions or general information.
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24. Report matters involving security or the safety of personnel and property to appropriate personnel.
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25. Use the chain of command to disseminate information.
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26. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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