Military Security Guard

Job Details

Job Class: Military Security Guard
Agency: Military Affairs

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/10/2024
• Closing Date: 08/19/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Military Affairs
• Division/Unit: 133rd Airbase-Security
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies/ 10pm-7am
• Days of Work: Varies
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $23.26 - $32.06 / hourly
• Classified Status: Classified
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• All applicants are required to be armed in the course of their duties and must be eligible under the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Individuals convicted of domestic violence are not eligible for hire or retention.

• Applicants must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license (or other state’s equivalent).

• All applicants must obtain a favorable National Agency Check with Local Records and Credit Check (NACLC). Personnel may be hired prior to a completed check. Failure to obtain or retain a favorable NACLC for a position of trust is basis for removal.

• Proper safety precautions;
• First aid techniques;
• Principles of effective public relations sufficient to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner.

• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Read & comprehend, write and speak English sufficient to understand and follow security protocols/procedures & memoranda, write incident reports and communicate clearly & effectively with base staff and visitors;
• Enforce regulations;
• Keep records and write reports;
• Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of response procedures, regulations, and administrative rules governing the protection of personnel and resources for a National Guard facility and where to seek assistance in emergency situations.

Security/military police/law enforcement training. This is further defined as the formal awarding of Army MOS (95B or 31B), Marine MOS (5811), or a Navy Master at Arms rating NEC (9545);

Successful completion the U.S.A.F Security Police/Forces Academy Apprentice Course;

Minnesota P.O.S.T Board certification eligibility, or civilian equivalent work experience or training.

Proficiency and experience with:
(1) Proper safety precautions and procedures dealing with firearms.
(2) First aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator techniques.
(3) Principles of effective public relations and communications.
(4) Radio, Computer and Alarm System operations.

Physical Requirements

Applicants may be expected to meet physical agility and medical standards for fitness. Hearing in both ears, vision in both eyes, acceptable color vision. Capable of standing for prolonged periods and able to walk moderate distances and climb stairs. The ability to speak English clearly and effectively is essential.
Required to physically apprehend, detain, and restrain suspects.
(1) Drag, carry, lift, and/or pull a person to safety.
(2) Use physical force to detain a subject or prevent unauthorized entry.
(3) Prolonged standing and/or sustained patrol on foot or in a vehicle.
(4) Sustained pursuit of suspect.
(5) Dodging, crawling, climbing, and/or rapid ascent of stairs.
(6) Perform the above wearing duty equipment and/or personal protective equipment under adverse environmental conditions.
(7) Performing the above requires—
(a) The ability to be stable with regard to consciousness and the control of voluntary motor functions and have the functional
capacity to respond appropriately to routine and emergency situations of the job.
(b) The ability to maintain mental alertness, deductive, and inductive reasoning, memory, and reliable judgment.
(c) Acuity of senses and ability of expression sufficient to allow essential, accurate communication by written, spoken, audible,
visible, or other signals while using required personal protective or other equipment.
(d) Adequate motor power, dynamic strength, range of motion, neuromuscular coordination, stamina, gross body coordination,
and dexterity.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Christopher Seever at [email protected] or 612/713-2016.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Brianna Werket at [email protected].

About Military Affairs

The Department of Military Affairs supports the mission and operations of the Milnnesota National Guard.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] and indicate what assistance is needed.