Security Guard

As a Security Guard, GS-0085-05, you will:

• Control access, direct traffic, and check identification of those persons entering and leaving Federal or State Military Reservation property from a number of assigned areas throughout the state.
• Detect and report suspicious activity or situations.
• Report all matters, which involve the security and safety of personnel or the protection of property.
• May be required to direct traffic, maintain roadblocks, block off areas and parking lots for special occasions, or as a measure of traffic control.
• Responsible for maintenance of physical security, access control, protection of life and property, and crime prevention actions within the jurisdiction of the National Guard in the state in which employed.
• Incumbent is alert to prevent, detect, and conduct preliminary investigations on trespassers and physical security violations.
• Independently, or with other physical security personnel, perform assigned tasks on fixed post or on foot patrol, or special physical patrol.
• Each post and patrol has established boundaries and special responsibilities, but duties generally include: standing fixed posts (gates); maintaining integrity of assigned posts and areas; responsible for detention/apprehension of all persons attempting unauthorized entry into Federal or State Military Reservations controlled by the State National Guard; performing all traffic control duties as prescribed by assignment and instructions; protecting private and public property; observing and reporting security violations; directing vehicular traffic; maintaining radio communications as appropriate; performing police and fire dispatch duties; reporting all routine and extraordinary events, situations, and circumstances to immediate supervisor promptly and accurately; preparing written security violation reports and other associated forms, checklist, memoranda, and correspondence; remaining at assigned post until properly relieved and inventoried; providing assistance to other physical security/police personnel, and military authorities and officers as required.
• Upon notification, respond to emergency recall of security personnel to assigned area within a specified time parameter.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training programs as assigned and Watch briefing prior to beginning work.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned workspaces and vehicles.
• The incumbent provides sworn testimony in Federal, State or Military courts as witness regarding security violations and other matters as required.
• Incumbent may perform other physical security duties, appropriate to grade and experience as may be required.
• Incumbent uses and maintains physical security equipment and tools, such as vehicular and portable radios, firearms, side-handled batons, Kevlar helmets, equipment belts and other equipment as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.