Security Guard - DK

USACE Organization

Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Headquarters

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

Champaign, IL
Hanover, NH

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is one of the premier engineering and scientific research organizations in the world. As the research organization of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ERDC conducts R&D in support of the Soldier, military installations, and civil works projects (water resources, environmental missions, etc.) as well as for other federal agencies, state and municipal authorities, and with U.S. industry through innovative work agreements.

ERDC research is developing innovative solutions for a safer, better world -

• 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.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a probationary period unless the appointee have previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has shift and rotating work schedules.
• This position requires a pre‑employment and annual physical.
• This position requires a pre‑employment drug test and is subject to random drug testing.
• This position carries a firearm, subject to the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position requires the SECRET security clearance.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
• The incumbent is required to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or license to operate vehicles.
• This position requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or emergency type situations (natural or man‑made disaster) the incumbent is required to work as scheduled to support mission operations.

Who May Apply
: U.S. Citizens, including current Federal employees may apply

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your…