DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA) is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard. The Army National Guard is Always Ready Always There providing military forces to accomplish community State and Federal missions. The Air National Guard maintains excellence with flexible sustainable expeditionary and joint interoperable capabilities in all facets of current Federal and State missions. The Division of Emergency Managements mission is to coordinate emergency services and efforts to governmental agencies to reduce the impact of disaster on person and property. The Division of Administrative Services maintains the business operations of human resources finance purchasing/contracting and legislative activities. Many positions posted do not require military membership.

Work Location: Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR) Phoenix AZ

Salary: $17.6000 per hour (DOE)

Grade: 15

Closing Date: 04/23/2025

Position works variable shifts including evenings nights weekends and holidays.

This position provides armed security services to Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR) to protect against threats that would justify use of force to include deadly force. Conducts physical security activities associated with installation access control and critical asset protection. Provides other physical security equipment and services necessary to secure ARNG resources and personnel as approved by Army Operations Division Protection branch (ARNGODP).

Responsibilities include:
Control entry to and egress from the installation/facility via designated access control points (ACP) at the outer most perimeter of the boundary or cantonment area. Access control includes random inspections of privately owned vehicles commercial vehicles deliveries and personnel entering DoD owned or controlled installations and facilities including items in the vehicles and items that are carried by personnel. Inspect all types of commercial deliveries to include their drivers and occupants entering DOD owned or controlled installations or facilities. Ensures all inspections are in accordance with Army regulations and instructions as applicable within State/Territory laws and statutes.
Provide armed installation security to ensure security of Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas (MEVAs). Initiate and/or assist in the detention and/or apprehension of trespassers or persons identified as a risk to the agency (DEMA) and/or public persons within the immediate area of the installation and/or facility and detain if necessary. Answer and respond to dispatch calls from authorized authorities. Provide information to civic/public and/or government identified visitors and direct traffic management through designated traffic plans and/or parking areas consistent with force protection measures as prescribed by regulation and/or installation policies.
Security checks of installation/facility perimeters and sensitive or critical areas to counter criminal and hostile threats. Monitor Electronic Security Systems (ESS) and devices Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) associated with installation access control and critical asset protection. Operate and maintain emergency response equipment: such as Patrol vehicles Fire extinguishers AEDs Generator Light sets Traffic cones Barricades Radios First Aid equipment etc.
Support installations tenant units during all major incidents as directed. Provide security guard services to AZ ARNG Joint Force Headquarters and Flight line operations at the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF #1. Conduct visitor control operations including screening and vetting of personnel in accordance with Army regulations and instructions as applicable within State/Territory laws and statutes. Conduct physical security inspections and surveys risk analysis and assist the State/Territory Command Physical Security Officer.
Serve as first responder to an incident on the installation to preserve life limb and eyesight and act IAW National Incident Management system to emergency response. Provide emergency escorts and access to external emergency responders. Assist in the direction to evacuate the installation personnel and secure installation infrastructure during a natural disaster incident industrial accident or any other emergency event requiring evacuation of personnel.
Function as dispatch officer for on post emergency services.

Knowledge of:
General Access Control Point operating procedures patrol operations and emergency response.
Ability to learn and apply search & seizure arrest use of force procedures.
Must possess a functional knowledge of personal computer operations in a network environment.
Electronic devices (i.e. radio and communications computers monitors recording and photography) and other security equipment.
Ability to learn standardized federal laws regulations methods procedures operating techniques state and local laws to perform tasks including but not limited to pursuing and apprehending persons fleeing a crime scene; performing dispatcher duties involving passing of directions and information to officers on posting assignments; seeking detecting and protecting evidence and witnesses at the scene of an incident; and detaining witnesses and suspects.
Ability to comprehend a wide variety of security fire and environmental alarm systems and the action appropriate in the event of their activation.
Firearms and tactics utilized in emergency situations.
Understand and follow Army Regulation (AR) Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) Directives Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) policy letters and other written guidance.
Other duties as assigned by a supervisor within your chain of command.
Skilled in:
Effectively and professionally interact with installation personnel and civilians in person and telephonic.
Thorough understanding of the English language and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Safety with advance operations of weapons.
Safety in the operation of security vehicles.
Performance of all job duties and responsibilities in a safe and effective manner mitigating risk to oneself and others.
Reading and comprehending complex written documents policies and interpreting how those policies should be applied locally.
Maintaining confidence and composure in high stress situations.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Limited Application of law enforcement duties to include but not limited to report writing detainment appropriate use of force sound judgment and decisiveness.
Ability to:
Apply various levels of force in compliance with policy regulations or procedure.
Assume duties and responsibilities in the absence or incapacitation of the Team Leader SOII.
Demonstrate the ability to physically perform assigned duties.
Carry and operate a firearm and/or additional weapons (lethal and nonlethal) and demonstrate a high level of proficiency competence and safety.
Safely operate vehicles and state issued equipment.
Render first aid.
Maintain confidence and composure in high stress situations.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Monitor and respond to security equipment including but not limited to Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Intrusion Detection System (IDS) phone and radios.
Maintain good civil order of visitors and residents and guard against trespassers and prevent damage to property.
Maintain a working knowledge of Department of Emergency Management directives operating procedures and orders in relation to security.
Provide Security Enforcement at special events.
Work variable shifts including evenings nights weekends and holidays.

The preferred candidate for this position possesses an Arizona (DPS) Guard Card has experience working within the Military Police or former law enforcement and has certification in Physical Security Courses and Antiterrorism Courses.

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid Arizona state issued drivers license. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete a required driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R210207.12.
Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 3 investigation for purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance eligibility and Common Access Card (CAC)
Must be able to qualify on all assigned and issued weapons to include lethal and less than lethal.
Ability to obtain/maintain an AZ Armed and Unarmed Security Guard training certification within 6 months of hire.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

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DEMA is a smokefree work environment.
ADA/EEO Employer
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer