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Security Guard

Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM) · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a 2-year term Security Guard job at the Watervliet Arsenal in Watervliet, New York, run by the Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM). Guards control access to the installation, check visitors, and help respond to incidents. The announcement uses Direct Hire Authority for 2 openings and requires shift work, a Secret clearance, and a drug test.

2 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. The job is open to the public.

What you would do

  • Control access for pedestrians and vehicles with little or no supervision.
  • Check entry requests in the electronic access system (ePACS) and grant or deny access.
  • Screen all employees, visitors, contractors and VIPs every day.
  • Direct traffic and help at vehicle accidents, including first aid and securing the scene.
  • Serve on the installation's security response team during real or simulated incidents.

Do you qualify for GS-6?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience. This means controlling access of vehicles, visitors or people into a facility, monitoring systems for visitor entry, and giving customer service to visitors, employees or contractors. The announcement says this experience is typical of the next lower grade, GS-5, for this GS-6 job.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid state driver's license
  • State certification to operate NCIC terminals (the National Crime Information Center database)
  • Current CPR certification
  • Certifications to operate electronic equipment and sensors

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable

How you will be rated: You are rated on your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire. If you inflate your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration. Incomplete applications are not considered further.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less and make sure it clearly shows the specialized experience, or it will be removed.
  • List hours worked per week for each job, or your application may be marked incomplete.
  • Upload documents early, because virus scans can take several hours, and re-select any supporting documents in the online application.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Shift work is required, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required, and emergency recall is possible.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background check and credit check
  • Ability to obtain and keep a Secret security clearance
  • Drug test, including random urinalysis
  • Pre-employment physical and annual medical exams
  • Annual physical agility test (PAT)
  • Key/Emergency Essential position
  • Shift work, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Carry and use assigned firearms; qualify every six months
  • Must meet the Lautenberg Amendment (domestic violence misdemeanor law) requirements
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Wear the Department of the Army Security Guard uniform
  • Temporary duty travel up to 25%
  • Must complete security guard training
  • Must not have a medical condition that prevents wearing a chemical protective mask
  • Individual Reliability Program assessment

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$46,848 – $60,902 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-6 · General Schedule
Location
Watervliet, New York
Appointment
Term
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
2
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Security Guard (0085)
Announcement
MCGM-27-13104426-DHA-R

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