Hybrid Security Guard (Limited Area Access Controller) chez Department of the Army

Security Guard (Limited Area Access Controller)

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Salary Range: $40332 - $52426 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense(DOD)Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at the U.S. Army Chemical School 3rd Chemical Brigade CDTF at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Fort Leonard Wood.

Major Duties:

• Work primarily in the Operations and Safety Control Center outside the chemical storage area access control point that serves as a stationary guard post.
• Prevent unauthorized or inadvertent entry into a chemical limited area that utilizes multiple overlapping protection systems and a pass and identification system.
• Protect surety material, assigned and visiting personnel working in these protected areas.
• Record all entries made into the laboratory (i.e. visitor's name and issued passes/badge number). Collect and account for all passes and badges issued.
• Inspect the outer perimeter of the facility containing surety material with special emphasis on sensitive or vulnerable areas that surround the laboratory (i.e. chemical limited area).
• Receive periodic instructions or drill, both, in regular and special security procedures in effect for the area guarded, including methods for observing and identifying persons.
• Observe to detect any unusual or abnormal conditions, assess the situation, and institute emergency procedures by radio or telephone or direct action.
• Act to prevent destruction/loss of property, protect people, or overcome and apprehend persons that precipitated the emergency.

Qualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens ****This Open Continuous announcement allows acceptance of applications through the closing date. The intent of this announcement is to establish a standing register of qualified candidates and refer for consideration. Once this vacancy is filled, the announcement will close without further notice. The first Cut-Off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered will be 20 June 2025; subsequent Cut-Off dates will be then every other week. Last cut-off will be the day of the closing of this announcement.**** 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, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) preventing unauthorized or inadvertent entry into highly restricted controlled protected area, 2.) issuing and accounting for all passes and badges to personnel and civilians entering or leaving the check in areas, and 3.) responding to security breaches with tactical equipment including an assigned weapon and chemical protective mask on a daily basis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/ level position in the federal service (GS-4))

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/09/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12745899). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-06-09