Supervisory Security Guard

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is assigned to the US Army Garrison, Directorate of Emergency Services, Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) Division. This is a permanent, full-time position. Directs and supervises security guard operations through subordinate supervisors to ensure protection of personnel, government property, and installation facilities. Oversees installation access control operations, including control of personnel and vehicle entry/exit at access control points. Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisors and security guards across multiple shifts. Ensures enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and installation security policies. Develops and administers security guard training programs involving weapons handling, emergency response, traffic control, search and seizure procedures, and use of force. Coordinates security operations and maintains liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Conducts inspections of guard personnel, weapons, equipment, and security procedures to ensure compliance with established standards. Reviews incident reports and ensures corrective actions are taken for security violations, irregularities, or emergency situations. Manages personnel actions including performance evaluations, leave administration, disciplinary actions, hiring recommendations, and employee development. Develops staffing, manpower, and budget requirements for guard operations and related equipment/resources. Responds to and directs actions during emergencies, disturbances, criminal incidents, accidents, and security threats. Oversees patrol operations of restricted and controlled access areas to ensure installation security and protection of classified materials. Supervises use of electronic intrusion detection systems, radios, traffic control devices, and other security equipment. Makes operational decisions involving security procedures, workforce adjustments, and mission requirements to maintain effective security coverage. Ensures compliance with physical security standards and installation emergency management plans. Who May Apply: US CitizensIn 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Planning, coordinating, or directing security guard operations to protect personnel and government property; 2) Supervising or leading security personnel, including assigning work, establishing priorities, or evaluating work performance; and 3) Enforcing physical security and access-control requirements and responding security incidents or emergencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). 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.