Military members who have retired within the past 180 days are now eligible to apply for one of the vacant Army Installation Management Command security guard positions at Fort Riley without requiring a waiver.Most Department of the Army civilian positions require the retiree to have been retired over 180 days or request a waiver to apply. In October, IMCOM Headquarters waived this requirement specifically for security guard positions. Directors and garrison commanders now have the authority to approve the appointment of recently retired members of the Armed Forces applying for those positions.
“The 180-day waiver is a very powerful tool in our ability to timely hire recently retired service members,” said William Paskow, chief of police. “It is a positive factor for the individual, as they are eligible for federal employment immediately after retirement. Additionally, it provides the hiring agency a broader pool of qualified candidates that are eager to continue serving the nation.”
Soldiers have filled many of these positions and those are now being converted to civilian manning. This allows more time for Soldiers to receive the training needed to be prepared for any mission, any time, in any part of the world.
“Our Soldiers spend time learning job skills, discipline, time management, teamwork, perseverance and leadership including hands-on education and field instruction,” said Col. Stephen Shrader, garrison commander. “This all takes time and we want them to be highly trained so they can be ready to fight tonight.”
Positions for all shifts will be hired and training will be provided to selected candidates. In addition to the 180-day waiver, additional incentives may be available for selected applicants if funds are available.
“A group retention bonus of 10 percent and a recruitment incentive up to 10 percent may be available for applicants who meet the requirements,” said Mark Dombrowski, Directorate of Emergency Services security branch chief.
For more information or to apply, visit
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob
Personnel Advisory Center at 785-239-6004.