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  • SECURITY GUARD (Indefinite, May Become Permanent)

  • Department of the Air Force
  • Sioux City, Iowa 51106 United States View Map
Security Guard Job Duties

As a SECURITY GUARD (Indefinite, May Become Permanent), GS-0085-5 your duties are below.

  1. The incumbent controls access, directs traffic, and checks identification of those persons entering and leaving Federal or State Military Reservation property from a number of assigned areas throughout the state. Detects and reports suspicious activity or situations. Reports 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, performs 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, responds to emergency recall of security personnel to assigned area within a specified time parameter. Attends and participates in scheduled training programs as assigned and Watch briefing prior to beginning work. Maintains 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. Performs other duties as assigned. D1007000
Security Guard Job Duties

As a SECURITY GUARD (Indefinite, May Become Permanent), GS-0085-5 your duties are below.

  1. The incumbent controls access, directs traffic, and checks identification of those persons entering and leaving Federal or State Military Reservation property from a number of assigned areas throughout the state. Detects and reports suspicious activity or situations. Reports 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, performs 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, responds to emergency recall of security personnel to assigned area within a specified time parameter. Attends and participates in scheduled training programs as assigned and Watch briefing prior to beginning work. Maintains 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. Performs other duties as assigned. D1007000
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