SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)

About the role

This a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Position. This position is a Permanent GS-0080-09 SECURITY SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T0084000 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This is a non-bargaining position.

What you will do

• Develops and monitors the accomplishment of security forces training plans and obtains and develops training aids and materials.
• Ensures higher headquarters directives are incorporated into the training plan, and that funding is acquired for the identified training requirements.
• Attends, arranges, and conducts meetings, briefings, and workshops and performs other duties related to security forces training.
• Performs Combat Arms (CA) training duties and promotes weapons and range safety.
• Researches and applies SA/LW and safety guidelines, policies, and regulations.
• Ensures that weapons training programs are executed in compliance with DoD, AF, MAJCOM, and local rules and procedures.
• Develops and maintains training aids and equipment.
• Manages and oversees the installation ground weapons training and maintenance program; serves as an instructor and inspects ground weapons.
• Monitors/reports individual and unit accomplishment of training requirements.
• Serves as the focal point for the security forces training program, coordinating, and implementing all training activities for the unit.
• Conducts training classes for security forces personnel.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a Security Forces Flight/Section, ensuring that personnel comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Directs and manages a Security Forces Flight for the installation with military, dependents, DoD civilian and contractor populations and protection level resources.
• Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work.
• Performs and enforces the full spectrum of Police Officer duties within the assigned federal jurisdiction.
• Exercises officer discretion in the enforcement of violations of misdemeanor laws and regulations.
• Ensures thorough investigations of accidents, suspicious activities, witness interviews; crime scenes, compiles and preserves evidence and promotes community relations.
• Performs preliminary and short-term investigations of a broad range of alleged and actual crimes occurring within the assigned jurisdiction(s).
• Performs the full range of duties for defending Protection Level Resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

No substitution of education or training may be used for the required specialized experience for these positions.

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

• Resume (must include the following information) First and Last Name Contact Information (Phone Number and Email) Position Title(s) Company/Organization Name(s) Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.
• It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.
• Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
• SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
• This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.
• DD214s Veteran's preference documentation as applicable Priority Placement Program: Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3) Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2) Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming DOD Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation: Marriage Certificate Spouses PCS Orders Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist Applicants claiming DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation: Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1) SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)

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

Veterans Preference: To claim a veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation listed below.

Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference and will impact your placement on the selection certificate.

10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof as required by the SF-15. Click here for a copy of the SF-15. 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy).

If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.

The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service. Please note-the applicable DD 214 and/or VA Letter with an SF-15 must be uploaded to accurately determine your eligibility.

Selective Service Act: 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 (***).