Air Base Security Guard

Duties Description 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.

Under the direct supervision of the Unit Chief of Security Forces (CSF), Security Forces Commander, or other appropriate designated supervisor, ABSGs perform all duties in accordance with Agency and NGB policy requirements noted above.

Responsibilities include, but 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. Detect evidence of theft, burglary, vandalism, sabotage, or other hazardous conditions.

• Questions suspicious persons to ascertain the legitimacy of presence in the area and detain unauthorized persons within jurisdictional limits until proper authorities arrive to take control.

• Controls entry and exit of military and civilian personnel, contractors and 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.

• Performs pass and identification duties as required.

• 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.

• Provides other services necessary to secure location resources and personnel.

• Makes periodic checks of boiler rooms, security lighting, mess hall freezers and other areas as directed.

• Performs inspections and operator maintenance on all assigned vehicles and equipment in an effective and safe manner when required.

• Dispatches security personnel to scenes of incidents and irregularities.

• Receives information on all complaints, taking appropriate action that may be necessary to notify appropriate law enforcement agencies, Fire Department and base personnel as required.

• Maintains appropriate records of all normal or emergency actions taken.

• Periodic overtime may be required

• Periodic travel may be required to other facilities; to attend training; or other requirements related to 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.

• Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel.

• WILL BE REQUIRED TO CARRY FIREARMS.

• At all times must meet requirements to carry firearms in accordance with National Guard Bureau and Air Base specific standards. Firearm requirements are in accordance with the authority of Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) 8013, Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Instruction (AFI) 31-117, and EO 9397 (SSN), current and as amended.

• Must be eligible to obtain a permit to carry a handgun in New York State (NYS). May be required to obtain a NYS permit for base specific requirement. Appointees will be afforded a length of time equal to that of the…