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Agency: Military and Naval Affairs, Division of

Title: Air Base Security Guard

Occupational Category: Enforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade: 12

Bargaining Unit: DMNA - Division of Military and Naval Affairs (CSEA)

Salary Range: From $48,956 to $48,956 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: "Other" (generally Military Law positions)

Travel Percentage: 10%

Workweek: Variable

County: Orange

Street Address: Stewart Air National Guard Base (ANGB), 1 Maguire Way, Newburgh, NY

Duties Description

This position is not in the Classified Service of New York State, but is covered under New York State Military Law. If selected, current Civil Service employees will lose their seniority within the Classified Service, thereby exempting them from applying for promotional exams within Civil Service.

Air Base Security Guards (ABSGs) provide security and related services to personnel and resources at various Air National Guard Bases (ANGBs) located within the State of New York.

The position performs responsibilities in accordance with National Guard Bureau (NGB) standards, as outlined in the Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA) between NGB and DMNA, and specifically as required under the Security Cooperative Agreement (SCA), Appendix 23, National Guard Regulation (NGR) 5-1, Air Force Instructions (AFI) and all other applicable NGB regulations, as well as Agency and labor contract duties and responsibilities - current and as amended. Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Enforces standards of conduct and adherence to applicable laws, regulations and procedures within the Air National Guard (ANG) Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Patrols flight line aircraft and other federal equipment on a priority basis to deter criminal activity by means of presence and witness. Detect fires or other dangerous situations.
• Performs inspections of weapons and ammunition vaults, doors and other portals to ensure that all areas are properly locked and secured.
• Questions suspicious persons to ascertain the legitimacy of their presence in the area and detain unauthorized persons within jurisdictional limits until proper authorities arrive.
• Controls entry and exit of military and civilian personnel, contractors, and the general public, to include all vehicles and other equipment.
• Performs traffic control duties, responds to incidents, accidents and other calls to assist personnel, secure the scene, investigate circumstances and complete required reports.
• Maintains radio contact with Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) personnel at all times.
• Monitors alarm equipment and emergency response systems, and initiates appropriate response forces when applicable.
• Makes periodic checks of boiler rooms, security lighting, mess hall freezers and other areas as directed.
• Dispatches security personnel to scenes of incidents and irregularities.
• Maintains appropriate records of all normal or emergency actions taken.
• Periodic overtime and travel may be required to other facilities for training or other duties as needed.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or with other individuals in a team/group setting.
• Ability to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Ability to work outside in various temperatures and inclement weather for extended periods of time.
• WILL BE REQUIRED TO CARRY FIREARMS.
• Must be eligible to obtain a permit to carry a handgun in New York State (NYS).
• Must meet mission-specific weapons qualification requirements at the time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Must meet and maintain physical fitness and agility standards established in accordance with Agency and NGB policy requirements.
• Must meet medical screening requirements to include drug testing, as established in accordance with Agency and NGB policy requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York.
• Individuals convicted of domestic violence are not eligible for hire or retention.
• Must demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness and possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a member of the New York Air National Guard assigned to Security Police Flight at the time of appointment and possess at a minimum a current Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 3P031, or possess a current AFSC 3P051/3P071, or have at least two years of verifiable military or civilian work experience in law enforcement with the successful completion of a relevant training course.

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and a High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).

Notes on Applying

To be considered for an interview, submit a cover letter and resume. In the email subject line and cover letter, indicate the title, location, and vacancy announcement number of the position for which you are applying. Ensure to clearly note how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Cover letter and resume may be submitted via E-mail (preferred method), FAX, or Mail.

POSITION WILL BE POSTED UNTIL FILLED.