Job Description
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
- Resource Protection Officer
- 1 position opened until filled
Agency Information:
The Adjutant General's Department
Ks Army National Guard
Topeka, Ks
About the Position
Who can apply: Those who meet the requirements
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Eligible to Receive Benefits: YES
Veterans' Preference Eligible: YES
Compensation: $ 18.00 to $19.00 per hour.
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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Position Summary & Responsibilities:
- Protection of the installation complex personnel, buildings, equipment, and grounds by performing 100% validation check of all personnel entering the complex. RPO’s visually check identification cards before issuing authorized permits for entry on the complex grounds. Vendors, contractors and delivery trucks are compared to work orders and bill of lading before entry is allowed. At higher levels of alert, they must perform physical inspection of vehicles prior to allowing entry onto complex grounds. RPO must maintain a high degree of alertness to protect the complex from espionage, sabotage, fire, theft, pilferage and other acts considered a threat to the security of the Federal and State resources. Since RPO interacts with the public, military personnel and visiting governmental officials, well-developed communication skills are required. The RPO must be able to interpret written guidelines and instructions for resolving common problems, utilize correct radio procedures, and can speak distinctly. RPO must have ability to work assigned shift or unusual work schedule.
- Licensed to perform mobile patrol duties of the complex grounds. RPO will investigate on-complex vehicle accidents and thefts. In situations requiring, RPO has ability to perform immediate corrective response action, independently determining the appropriate action. When necessary, administrator first aid as a first responder. Must maintain qualification in work performance through on-the-job training, periodic reviews and annual evaluations. RPO will be required to pass written and oral certification test for various post assignments. RPO must also qualify annually on assigned weapons.
- Duties include answering telephones, receiving and transmitting radio communications, dispatching patrols and personnel to security situations. RPO must also understand all checklists, surveillance and ESS equipment, be able to quickly assess critical situations, and assign a level of priority for appropriate security response action.
- Perform physical inspection of all complex doors, to prevent unauthorized access, which will require physical foot patrol in certain areas.
- Write legible, accurate reports on daily activities, incident reports, and access control logs. Maintain a safe, clean work environment in vehicle and at post. This includes periodic sweeping, mopping, collection and disposal of trash, dusting, and cleaning of windows. Performs other responsibilities to the job class that meet the organization needs, as directed by the Adjutant General
Qualifications
- Education : HS Diploma or GED
Licensing & Certification :
- May be required to attend Kansas Law Enforcement Training Academy or Equivalent
- Graduated of either U.S. Military Police 95B school or U.S.A.F. Security Forces Academy or Graduate of Kansas Law Enforcement Academy or equivalent from other States, preferred
Special knowledge, skills and abilities :
- Required to bare arms in the performance of duties. Must qualify and maintain proficiency with duty weapons designated for use by Army directives for security personnel in the performance of their duties.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements :
- Good physical condition with the ability to work long hours under difficult and arduous conditions when emergencies are declared by an authorized agent. Must be able to pass a KBI background check. Never have been convicted of a felony by a civilian or military court except for minor traffic violations and similar infractions. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position. Required to be (21) twenty-one years of age. Able to conduct searches of persons and property within KSARNG jurisdiction in accordance with instructions and Army regulations. Must be able to talk distinctly over a phone or radio. Ability to work assigned shift or unusual work schedule. Must maintain a neat appearance, in accordance with SOP. Required to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance as a condition of employment.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name : Angelina Farias
Email : angelina.farias@ks.gov
Phone : 785-646-2263
Mailing Address :
2022 SE Minuteman Rd
Topeka, Ks 66619
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Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
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