Installation Security Officer, DMVA

Are you looking for a rewarding career where your vigilance and dedication directly ensure the safety of those who serve our nation? Joining the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) at Fort Indiantown Gap (FIG) offers an opportunity to grow within a high-stakes, professional environment committed to excellence and public service. This role provides a stable and prestigious career path for disciplined individuals seeking to make a tangible impact on the security of our military infrastructure. We value professionals who bring integrity and composure to every shift. Apply today to secure your future!

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As an Installation Security Officer, you will perform security services to protect the property, personnel, and visitors of Fort Indiantown Gap. Your core duties will include conducting foot and vehicle patrols of buildings and grounds to enforce post regulations, identify hazards, and respond to unusual incidents according to established policies. You will be responsible for managing access control points and restricted areas, screening all individuals to determine their authorization and purpose for entry. Maintaining a secure environment will require constant vigilance through physical and visual checks of high-threat areas. In cases of non-compliance, you will wear protective body armor and utilize non-lethal equipment, such as tasers or pepper spray, to subdue aggressive offenders when negotiations prove ineffective. Additionally, you will serve as a first responder for routine and emergency calls including fires, vehicle accidents, and building alarms while assisting police and other emergency services as required. Your role also encompasses directing traffic and enforcing parking regulations to ensure safe and orderly operations throughout the installation.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 12-hour shifts
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with rotating days off. Schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Travel and overtime as operationally necessary
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of security, law enforcement, or military experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• You must obtain active National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation within the probationary period and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this job.
• You must obtain active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) certifications issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this job.
• You must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) as issued by the federal Department of Defense within the probationary period and maintain access for the duration of employment in this job.

• You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.