Security Guard

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Security Office being filled as a Security Guard DK-0085-03 (GS 6 - 7) and will be filled at Hanover, NH: $51,429.00- $74,297.00

Engage in protecting personnel, property, materials, and equipment against injury, damage, fire, theft, and possible acts of sabotage, espionage, and terrorism.

Perform Security Guard duties during duty and non-duty hours.

Welcome all Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) team members, visitors, high ranking officials upon arrival at the ERDC gates with courtesy and respect.

Perform roving security duties in a Security Guard vehicle or on foot.

Qualify with, wear and be able to use assigned weapon.

Maintain annual requirements for assigned weapon and physical fitness requirements.

Respond to incidents of theft, burglary, or other criminal activity; controls access to the facility after hours and on weekends; search and escort various types of supply and delivery vehicles; static guard duties.

Perform installation access control for pedestrians and vehicles utilizing standard operating procedures (SOPs), written orders and regulatory requirements as a guide to access determination for a wide range of unique circumstances.

Utilize knowledge and compliance with OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Receive and provide on-the-job and/ or classroom training to ensure safety practices and equipment are fully utilized.

Utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Train new personnel on security policies, direction, and working conditions.

Make recommendations regarding employees' performance, progress, and training needs.