Lead Security Guard (Desk Control Operator) GS-0085-07

Full TimeUT-DUGWAYDPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Security and Safety

Job Summary

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

WHAT IS ATEC?
ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.
 
PLACE OF WORK
Dugway Proving Ground is seeking applicants for a Lead Security Guard (Desk Control Operator) for the Security Guard Branch in the Operations Division on Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Dugway Proving Ground is approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and 90 minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers affordable on post housing as well as subsidized commuter van transport. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at 435-831-2260. For more information about Dugway's beautiful terrain and community go to our website at https://www.atec.army.mil/dpg/. 
 

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances will be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm . When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead surety responses operations, to include radio communications, telephone contact, alarm system and shift coverage amongst Security Guard Staff.
  • Lead Security response measures to include providing protection for property, equipment, classified information, chemical and biological surety materials and personnel from hazards, sabotage, explosion, damage, accident, theft, trespass, or injury.
  • Produce written materials, such as accident reports, complaint information, alarm reports, security checks and other information as received and determines the proper course of action/response.
  • Maintain pertinent information such as detection systems logs, control desk logs, desk journals, incident, violation, and activity reports.
  • Exercise operational control of security guards on shift.
  • Conduct regular mobile and foot patrols and performs installation access control for pedestrians and vehicles.

Job Qualification

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-guard-series-0085/
 
 

Specialized Experience

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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.
 

SPECIALZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-07: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must demonstrate as least one year of: 1) Generating written materials such as report forms, radio logs, alarm logs, guard station reports, and basic military type correspondence; 2) Receiving requests for information and assistance involving emergencies, complaints, violations, crimes in progress, accidents, AND, 3) Interpreting surety protection rules, regulations, operations procedures to support the guard force. This definition of specialized experience is typical of the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

Leading People

Physical Security

Security Documentation

Security Enforcement

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to input their time into the Automated Time and Attendance Production System (ATAAPS).
  • This position may require a two-year probationary period. 
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent to meet and maintain the Individual Reliability Program standards.
  • Within one year of appointment the incumbent must meet and maintain the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program standards outlined as outlined in AR 50-6 as determined appropriate by the installation commander or his designated representative(s).
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • This position requires Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) certification. This position also requires Security Guards to input their timecards into ATAAPS.
  • This position requires the incumbent to successfully pass the Physical Agility Test (PAT) and sign a statement acknowledging have been so advised.
  • This position requires shift work or changes in work shift may be necessary. Hours of work encompass fluctuating tours of duty to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • This position requires the incumbent to be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification and qualify semi-annually thereafter in the use of assigned firearms/weapons.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position must wear prescribed uniform. This position also requires wearing protective/chemical mask and other protective clothing and equipment.
  • This position requires being on call 24 hours/7days a week. This position also requires mandatory overtime. Additionally, this position requires work in all types of weather.
  • This position requires special training at least 8-12 hours/month as required to provide immediate response to situations such as terrorist threat, special threat situations to surety sites and other locations on post as directed.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • This position requires drug-testing per the Army Drug Free Workplace Program. This position is subject to pre-employment screening and testing thereafter, to include reasonable suspicion and testing due to an on-duty accident.
  • This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

rebekkah.g.young.civ@army.mil