Security Guard

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must successfully complete US Customs Certification training. Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain (every year) federal certification for performing Customs inspections on personnel and aircraft returning from overseas.
• Position subject to the requirements of Individual Reliability Program. Incumbent is expected to maintain a high standard of conduct; incumbent must be assessed prior to employment and periodically after.
• Individual Reliability Program assesses social adjustment, emotional stability, sound judgment, dependability, flexibility, ability to work effectively under pressure or emergency conditions, and a positive attitude toward an employee’s duties.
• Drug testing designated position. Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a recurring basis, in accordance with (IAW) AR 600-85. Condition of Employment must be assigned for mandatory drug testing.
• Shift work is required, or a change in work shift may be necessary. Hours of work encompass fluctuating tours of duty to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Overtime may be required as directed and is subject to recall for periods of emergency overtime.
• Incumbent must be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification, and must qualify semi-annually thereafter in the use of assigned firearms/weapons.
• All weapons training and qualifications will be conducted IAW AR 190-56 “The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program”.
• Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability. Standard for medical exams are prescribed in AR 190-56 “The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program”.
• Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.
• Employee must be trained and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques to include Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Training.
• Incumbent may be required to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other protective equipment, and may be required to be certified in the use of aerosol irritants and baton.
• Incumbent will be required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual physical agility test (PAT) as outline is Army Regulation 190-56 “The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program”.
• Failure to meet the physical agility test (PAT) standards after the second attempt within a ninety-day period will result in separation.
• Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license. Loss of license may result in removal from the position.
• Must wear the Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform IAW AR 190-56, maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene.
• Employee must obtain and maintain applicable certifications in operating various electronic equipment and sensors.
• * CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT continue below QUALIFICATIONS *