Security Guard NK-0085-02
Full TimeNM-WHITE SANDSWSMREligibility Requirements
US Citizenship
Career Category
Security and Safety
Job Summary
The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.
White Sands Missile Range is DoD's largest, fully instrumented, open-air range, provides America's Armed Forces, allies, partners, and defense technology innovators with the world's premiere research, development, test, evaluation (RDT&E), experimentation, and training facilities to ensure our nation's defense readiness.
White Sands Missile Range is a unique tri-service facility for test, evaluation, research, and assessment of military systems and commercial products. The range is located in the Tularosa Basin of south-central New Mexico, 30 miles east of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas. Due to the unique location of White Sands Missile Range, on-post housing is available for civilians. For more information, go to http://www.whitesandshomes.com/
Job Responsibilities
Job Qualification
Specialized Experience
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above and your knowledge, skill, and abilities of the criteria below.
2. Knowledge of basic law enforcement policies, procedures and techniques is required.
3. Knowledge of specialized requirements, methods and procedures used to secure highly sensitive defense materials, systems and information. Knowledge of procedures for enforcing specialized personnel access controls to protect and prevent unauthorized entry to designated special access areas.
4. Knowledgeable in the use, operation and routine maintenance of all assigned weapons and related equipment (e.g., handguns, shotguns, automatic and semi-automatic weapons).
5. Knowledge to respond to and operate a variety of communications/electronics and surveillance systems and equipment, including radios, transmitters, CCTVs and intrusion detection systems.
6. Knowledge of the operations and preventative maintenance techniques for conventional and tactical vehicles.
7. Knowledge of emergency and deployment procedures associated with vehicular response.
8. Knowledge of procedures and formats for preparing a variety of recurring and special reports.
Conditions of Employment
1. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility at the Secret level using a Tier 3 background investigation.
2. Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional, and mental stability. Standards for medical exams are prescribed in AR 190-56, “The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program.”
3. Must meet the personal qualifying factors/requirements and remain qualified for the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) IAW AR 50-5, "Nuclear Surety" Chapter 2, Section II, as this regulation applies to positions that have related responsibilities for nuclear and chemical weapons and materiel. Per AR 190–56 "The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program Army Regulation", Chapter 3: Security Guards performing duties associated with nuclear, biological select agents and toxins, and chemical surety material (including nuclear reactors) covered under the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) criteria and procedures in AR 50–1, AR 50–5, and AR 50–6 are exempt from the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) requirements found in Chapter 3.
4. Incumbent will be required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual Physical Agility Test (PAT) as outlined in AR 190-56. Department of the Army Security Guards (DASG) must qualify and maintain appropriate level security clearance, satisfactorily complete initial training, field training program (FTP), and annual required training IAW AR 190-56.
5. 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.
6. Incumbent must wear the prescribed DASG uniform IAW AR 190-56; must maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene.
7. In accordance with AR 600-85, a DA Form 5019R, Condition of Employment, must be assigned for mandatory drug testing. This is a drug testing designated position. Incumbent agrees to submit to a mandatory command directed urinalysis on a recurring basis IAW AR 600-85.
8. 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, both scheduled and unscheduled, may be required as directed and is subject to recall for periods of emergency overtime.
9. Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.
10. Incumbent must successfully complete and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and First Aid. May act as a first responder in a medical emergency.
11. 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. Must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments.
12. Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
13. This position is designated as Mission Essential.
14. LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: Employee must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Must be able to pass a Criminal History Background Check. Candidates with convictions of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are ineligible for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment IAW Title 18 USC 922(g) (91).
15. Temporary Duty travel will be required up to 25%.
Travel Requirements
Greater than 20% Travel
QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:
jacqueline.n.gibbons.civ@army.mil