Military Security Officer 5

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Nevada Army National Guard Antiterrorism Program Coordinator is responsible for planning implementing and overseeing the organizations antiterrorism (AT) program to ensure the safety security and protection of personnel facilities and resources against potential terrorist threats. The coordinator serves as the subject matter expert on terrorism-related risks develops security measures and ensures compliance with applicable laws regulations and organizational policies.

Military Security Officers provide security for Nevada National Guard facilities armories installations military equipment displays and training sites; provide protective services to federal and State property under the control of the Nevada National Guard; enforce applicable laws regulations and policies; and apprehend and detain offenders.

Monitor electronic surveillance equipment such as closed circuit television and intrusion detection systems; receive and relay information on incidents accidents emergencies safety hazards and suspicious circumstances to other officers; review and edit surveillance film to determine the date and time of occurrence and identity of intruders; monitor and maintain a two-way communication system.

Perform foot and vehicular patrols in and around each building on military owned and leased property; check for break-ins unsecured doors and windows vandalism water leaks safety hazards or malfunctions of the heating and air conditioning systems.

Monitor access and control entry at assigned gates to prevent unauthorized entry; inspect individuals for proper and current identification; systematically search vehicles for weapons and/or contraband as required by the federally designated level of threat at the time.

Maintain proper use control and accountability of keys electronic access and identification badges organizational equipment and uniforms according to established procedures.

Maintain comprehensive records related to authorized access of each employee at the assigned location; verify required approvals and enter data in computer equipment.

Respond to requests for base access after-hours; verify the identity of individuals at the gate; grant access according to established authorization to enter specific facilities during certain times.

Escort vehicles that transport National Guard weapons and ammunition from one location to another; provide security services at military equipment displays conferences conventions meetings of U.S. military officials and other events; serve as military police at an assigned base or location.

Enforce parking policies on the base to reduce bomb threats; escort unwanted persons off base and interface with local law enforcement officials; receive and determine the validity of arrest warrants and subpoenas and escort employees to the gate for service.

Conduct initial investigations of infractions of National Guard policies and procedures and prepare incident and accident reports.

Under administrative direction of the Provost Marshal incumbents plan organize direct and coordinate the overall statewide security or anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) functions activities and operations at military facilities to prevent unlawful entry or damage to federal or State property under the control of the Nevada National Guard to ensure protection and safety of all persons on that property. Positions assigned to AT/FP conduct strategic studies vulnerability assessments risk analysis and assess potential threats; develop and manage AT/FP budgets; establish and coordinate Threat Working Groups; review develop revise and implement security and AT/FP policies; and serve on inter-agency/organizational committees.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and completion of military courses in conventional physical security countering terrorism on military installations and antiterrorism officer advisors course and six years of experience in the security field. Three years of the required experience must have included supervising security personnel scheduling and assigning work and evaluating work performance of security personnel; OR one year of experience as a Military Security Officer IV in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Detailed knowledge of: supervisory principles and practices; U.S. Military Force Protection Conditions (FPCONS) and the Nevada National Guard Security Force Standard Operating Procedures Manual; military regulations military physical security program and security of unclassified military property (sensitive/nonsensitive) to properly supervise security activities. Working knowledge of: standard methods of securing arms ammunition and explosives; budgeting and fiscal management principles and practices. Ability to: plan organize coordinate and direct security enforcement activities; administer the security program on a statewide basis; prepare clear and concise reports related to budget justification and overall administration of the military security program; analyze existing or potential emergency situations and take appropriate action as necessary; interpret laws regulations policies and procedures as needed to coordinate security enforcement activities; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work effectively with joint directorate staff of the Nevada National Guard other State military officials and employees and the general public; coordinate military security activities with local law enforcement agencies; and all knowledge skills and abilities required at the lower levels.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Dan LaBarbera at

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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