A indefinite job with Air National Guard Units in Montgomery, Alabama. It pays $48,877–$63,539 per year at grade GS-06. Applications close on Oct 25, 2026 — 31 days left.
- Working pattern
- On site
- Who can apply
- Competitive service, Excepted service, National Guard and reserves, Open to the public
- Clearance
- Secret
Main duties
- (1) Performs and enforces the full range of security forces duties within the military installation.
- Apprehends and detains violators of laws, rules, and regulations and turns them over to the Federal or civil police or other law enforcement officers for arrest and/or posting of collateral.
- Serves at fixed posts or patrols the installation on foot or in vehicles; responds to alarms, irregularities, and unusual or suspicious circumstances.
- Responds to calls for emergency assistance to include active shooter, suspicious persons, catastrophic events, scenes of crimes/natural disasters and enemy attacks, and makes apprehensions.
Full details
About the role
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a POLICE OFFICER (T32), Position Description Number D2155000 and is part of the AL 187TH Fighter Wing, National Guard.
ORGANIZATION: AL 187TH FIGHTER WING, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: SMSGT R.
LEWIS THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS AN INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT FOR AN UNSPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME.
THE INCUMBENT MAY BE TERMINATED UPON RECEIVING A 30 DAY NOTICE.
What you will do
- (1) Performs and enforces the full range of security forces duties within the military installation.
- Apprehends and detains violators of laws, rules, and regulations and turns them over to the Federal or civil police or other law enforcement officers for arrest and/or posting of collateral.
- Serves at fixed posts or patrols the installation on foot or in vehicles; responds to alarms, irregularities, and unusual or suspicious circumstances.
- Responds to calls for emergency assistance to include active shooter, suspicious persons, catastrophic events, scenes of crimes/natural disasters and enemy attacks, and makes apprehensions.
- Incumbent is required to perform specialized techniques, methods, and procedures to execute search and apprehension; counter terrorist operations; or counter violence posing a threat to public safety.
- As directed, acts as the on-scene commander for significant and catastrophic events.
- Performs traffic duty to include directing traffic and escorting dignitaries.
- Incumbent enforces pertinent administrative rules and regulations governing traffic control, parking, building, or other facility access, and breaches in physical security controls (locks, fences, gates, or other barriers).
- (2) Serves as a Security Forces Dispatcher for the installation.
- Dispatches personnel and equipment to meet emergency situations.
- Monitors the locations of all posts, alarm systems, closed circuit television systems and telephone/radio networks.
- As required, coordinates with civilian police, fire, rescue and emergency units for assistance.
- Uses computerized information systems to direct patrols, record daily blotter information, and retrieve information through the FBI's National Crime Information Center System.
- Uses knowledge of the Security Forces Management Information Systems (SFMIS) to retrieve information and complete reports on the systems.
- Receives, records, and secures confiscated items and evidence.
- Assures witness statements are properly secured.
- Keeps reports and complaint records.
- Prepares shift activity reports.
- Interviews witnesses and suspects to obtain and verify information.
- Advises suspects of their rights.
- Receives and records radio, telephone, and personal messages and instructions involving emergencies, complaints, violations, accidents, and requests for information and assistance.
- Transmits messages and instructions to officers on patrol and dispatch officers to investigate complaints and assist in emergencies.
- Interprets directives and instructions and answers general inquiries.
- Maintains records and prepares reports covering activities and events occurring over the course of a shift.
- (3) Performs the full range of Base Entry Controller and commercial vehicle inspection duties.
- Ensures individuals requesting access to the installation have the proper identification credentials before entering.
- Conducts random vehicle searches at the privately owned vehicle (POV) gates and conducts thorough searches of all vehicles at commercial gate.
- Performs random antiterrorism measures in accordance with applicable instructions.
- Performs over-watch duties as required by force protection conditions.
- Responsible for Issuing base entry passes (individual and vehicle), and conducts background checks on contractors.
- Operates vehicle arresting barriers as necessary.
- (4) Performs the full range of duties for defending protection level resources (Patrol, Security Response Team (I-SRT & E-SRT).
- Defends installation personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile ground attack.
- Participates in tactical defense postures as a member of a quick reaction force to deny infiltration or attack.
- Verifies credentials to ensure only authorized personnel, vehicles, and equipment items are permitted in these areas and validates each person's need to access the area.
- Ensures visitors are informed of applicable security requirements.
- Operates, monitors, and assesses sensor systems for the area.
- Responds to all area alarms and makes required notifications.
- Assesses the origin and cause of intrusion detection system (IDS) alarms in the area and makes required notifications.
- Implements compensatory measures if all, or part of, the IDS is inoperable and completes documentation required in accordance with IDS operational and maintenance procedures.
- Detects and eliminates threats to the restricted area; and, detains and apprehends violators.
- Informs supervisor and central security control/law enforcement desk of any changes or reductions in security safeguards capabilities and physical security aids such as, lights, signs, fencing, barriers, sensors, alarms, and locks.
- Performs ground defense functions during base contingency operations and exercises.
- (5) Performs other duties as assigned.
- PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.
Education
None.
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Documents you must provide
- To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
- Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
- Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.
What to expect next
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***). **This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%.
All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**
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