Supervisory Security Guard

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service that includes assisting with assigning work or schedules of security personnel to ensure operational readiness; verifying credentials to prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas; and responding to emergency situations such as altercations, disasters, or alarms to secure facilities or assist with detaining offenders.

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.

Supervises a 24-hour security guard team to protect property at the medical treatment facility.,Plans work schedules and recommends daily patrol assignments for security staff.,Verifies the serviceability of shift weapons and ammunition.,Implements established force protection and anti-terrorism measures.,Dispatches security personnel in response to electronic security alarms.,Assists in coordinating responses to facility emergencies.,Prepares written reports to document all incidents and investigations.