Job Description

Security Supervisor

Help supervise groups of workers through one or more levels of subordinate supervisors. Assign work in terms of organizational objectives and special assignments, set priorities, and deadlines. Ensure that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed. Plan and coordinate the activities of two shifts of security guards. Perform managerial and administrative duties relating to the security guard force.

Requirements include:

• 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 eligibility at the Secret level using a Tier 3 background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the National Crime Information Center terminals.
• Must meet requirements of Individual Reliability Program (IRP). Expected to maintain a high standard of conduct and must be assessed for social adjustment, emotional stability, ability to work effectively under pressure and a positive attitude.
• Requires pre-employment and random drug testing. Will be required to sign the DA Form 5019, Condition of Employment.
• 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.
• Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability.
• Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.
• Employee must be trained and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and must know first aid. May act as a first responder in a medical emergency.
• 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 pass an initial physical agility test (PAT) within 30 days of appointment. Will be required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual PAT.
• Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license. Loss of license may result in removal from the position.
• Must wear the Department of the Army Security Guard and maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene.
• Employee must obtain and maintain applicable certifications in operating various electronic equipment and sensors.
• Must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments.
• Must be able to perform as a member of the installations overall security response capability. May be required to carry and deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions if necessary.
• Occasional Temporary Duty travel (TDY) 10% may be required.
• Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Individuals convicted of a crime of domestic violence would not meet this condition of employment.

Qualifications:

Who May Apply: US Citizens. In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 with a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization planning the activities of a security guard force shift, performing access control or visitor control center operations, administering training to ensure personnel are equipped to protect against threats to property and personnel, and performing supervisory duties to include interviewing candidates for employment, evaluating employee performance, and providing recommendations for leave approval and disciplinary action. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed equivalent to the next lower grade/position in Federal Service (GS-08).

Education 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.

Additional information:

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Security & Intelligence Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives may be authorized.
• Student Loan Repayment Program may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized but must be established prior to entry on duty.

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