Resource Protection Specialist - Gate Guard Security

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO: https://www.ng.ms.gov/careers/state

DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE: State Employment Application Packet

https://www.ng.ms.gov/sites/msng/files/documents/staff_depts/depts/hro-state/State Employment Application Packet (Rev 05.2022).pdf

BELOW IS THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MISSISSIPPI MILITARY DEPARTMENT
STATE EMPLOYEE POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT #23-086

JOB CLOSING DATE: 19 JAN ‘23

POSITION: RESOURCE PROTECTION SPECIALIST (Unarmed Gate Guard)

STARTING SALARY: $23,496.02

LOCATION OF POSITION: NGMS- DPS, Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Camp Shelby, MS 39407

TELEPHONE INQUIRIES: Mr. Phil Hardy (601) 313-6368 DSN: 293-6368

APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY: EMAIL ADDRESS (Preferred Method) to: Or Hand
Delivered to: STREET ADDRESS: 1410 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202-1237; Or Mailed to: MS Military
Department, ATTN: NGMS-SRP, Post Office Box 5027, Jackson, MS 39296-5027.
APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 4:00 P.M. ON CLOSING DATE.
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• SPECIAL CONDITION: MS State Law requires that male applicants between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26) submit satisfactory documentation of their compliance with the draft registration requirements of the Military Selective Service Act with application. In addition, males between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26) who are currently employed shall not be promoted to higher positions until they submit documentation of compliance with the requirements of the Federal Selective Service

Act. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: *EMPLOYEES IN THESE POSITIONS WILL UNDERGO AN EXTENSIVE

BACKGROUND CHECK AS WELL AS RANDOM DRUG TESTING. THE DATA MAY BE USED AS PART OF A
REVIEW PROCESS TO EVALUATE ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.
1. High school graduate or GED equivalent.
2. Security experience preferred.
3. Must be able to obtain a favorable National Agency Check Inquiry (NACI) and NCIC police records check.
4. Possess a valid driver’s license and if authorized to operate a government vehicle, must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators ID card. PROOF OF DRIVER’S LICENSE MUST BE
SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION.
5. Basic computer knowledge and skills.
6. Must attend and satisfactorily complete any military/civilian training/schooling that may be required.
7. Must be able to work shift work as directed by the Resource Protection Chief.
8. Within ninety (90) days of hiring, pass a Physical Agility Test, and every year thereafter. (Tests will be discussed during interview process).
9. Within ninety (90) days of hiring take a Drug Test with satisfactory results and be willing to take random drug tests in the future as directed.
10. Ability to handle the daily stresses and physical activity associated with a public safety position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Not all inclusive, will be fully explained during interview)
1. Ensures compliance with Resource Protection Plans.
2. Controls entry and exit of personnel, vehicles, and equipment through entry points to facilities and parking areas through the use of the Automated Installation Entry (AIE) system.
3. Provides visitors and crowd control on a routine and emergency basis.
4. Prepares variety of job-related reports and documentations and complete online SPED classes (Security Professional
Education Courses).
5. Performs duties as intrusion detection equipment monitor and operates communication equipment.
6. Provides emergency response and assumes responsibility for situations until key personnel are notified and is relieved by higher authority.
7. Conducts searches of persons, vehicles, and property within jurisdictional limitations and in accordance with governing directives.
8. Conduct background screenings on visitors, contractors, and other personnel in the Visitor Control Center (VCC) and issues visitor passes/badges as needed.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: OPEN COMPETITIVE AGO Form 14-R (Revised 1Oct 14) Page 1 of 2 Pages

SPECIAL REMARKS/PLACEMENT STATEMENTS/SUMMARY OF POLICIES
Mississippi Military Department policy is to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to race, religious creed, political affiliation, national origin, sex, age, or disability. However, the Mississippi Military Department reserves the right to enforce military physical, age and gender requirements to positions which are essentially military in nature or for which military membership is required.

Promotional and future salary increases will be IAW Military Dept policy and as authorized by the State Legislature.
All salary increases are subject to annualized funding availability.

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applicants must complete the STATE OF MISSISSIPPI EXPERIENCE
AND TRAINING RECORD (Revised 05/22). Pr evious editions of these documents are not acceptable. These documents may be obtained from most non-armory facilities of the MS National Guard, website: www.ms.ng.mil or by written/telephonic request to the Mississippi Military Department, or by written/telephonic request to the Mississippi
Military Department, ATTN: NGMS-SRP, P.O. Box 5027, Jackson, MS 39296-5027 (Commercial #601-313-6368).
Additional information may be attached to support qualifications. However, such does not negate completion of all applicable spaces of the State of Mississippi Experience and Training Record and both addendums. ALL DOCUMENTS
MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE INDICATED ON THE FRONT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. DO
NOT SUBMIT DOCUMENTS TO THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD! DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED
NLT 4:00 P.M. ON THE CLOSING DATE. NO PHOTOCOPY OF THE MISSISSIPPI EXPERIENCE AND
TRAINING RECORD WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO OTHER TYPE APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTABLE.

PROOF OF QUALIFYING EDUCATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL IS
REQUIRED. Copies of college transcripts, diplomas, certificates, licenses, etc., must be legible.

APPLICANTS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS OR
WHO DO NOT MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Applicants scheduled for interview who fail to appear for interview will not receive further consideration.

FAILURE TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION AS AN ARMED SECURITY GUARD BY THE STATE OF
MISSISSIPPI WILL BE GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.

SUPPORT OF THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTINUED POSITION AUTHORIZATION AND
AVAILABILITY OF STATE/FEDERAL FUNDING, AS APPLICABLE.

Military membership is desired.

INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR RESPONSE TO EACH ANNOUNCEMENT.

MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A FAVORABLE BACKGROUND CHECK

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23,496.02 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any previous security work experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $23,496 - $0