Security Guard
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Job Location:
Chinle, AZ - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 36464 - 47334
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The position is located within Indian Health Service in various health care facilities throughout the nation. The incumbent performs protective service work in guarding federally owned leased buildings or property protecting Government equipment materials and controlling access into the facility along with public safety.
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All Grade levels MAY NOT be available at all locations.
- Patrol building and grounds to prevent property patients employees and visitors from the threat of danger.
- Enforce Health Center parking rules and regulations and monitor parking areas.
- Provide internal building security by monitoring doors locks windows and examine and report any tampered locks.
- Uses daily sign in journal making notations of unusual circumstances out of the ordinary.
Conditions of employment
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
This position may be covered by a bargaining unit.
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
- A valid state drivers license is required for this position and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
- Some duty locations may require drug testing as part of the hiring process or as a condition of continued employment in accordance with applicable laws and agency policy.
- On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Position may be subject to rotating shifts: days evenings nights weekends and holidays.
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Background Investigation Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
NOTE: Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-03: Six (6) months of general experience in one or more of the following areas: administrative technical clerical military or other work that involved following written procedures rules or regulations in contacts with coworkers supervisors or members of the public to provide a service respond to inquiries or obtain information.
or
One (1) year of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university.
or
Combination of post-high school education and general experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
GS-04: Six (6) months of General Experience and Six (6) months of Specialized Experience.
- General Experience: Experience such as administrative technical clerical military or other work that involved following written procedures rules or regulations in contacts with coworkers supervisors or members of the public to provide a service respond to inquiries or obtain information.
- Specialized Experience: Experience such as work with a federal State municipal local or private protective organization that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire theft damage accident or trespass; or maintaining order and protection of life. Such experience must have provided knowledge of protective systems and techniques. Acceptable experience includes service in the Armed Services or Coast Guard that involved the performance of guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis. Experience as a psychiatric nursing assistant or a similar position safeguarding patients is qualifying.
Two (2) years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university.
or
Combination of post-high school education and general experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration.
Education
You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit
Additional information
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. A service agreement will be required.
Not all locations may have a promotion potential to the GS-05 level. Promotion to the next grade level is at managements discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties the continuing need for the higher level duties and Regulatory/Administrative approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.
You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan.
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.
- How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government
- In this role how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness
- How would you help advance the Presidents Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role
- How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional academic or personal achievements
- Your responses are optional and will not be scored.
- However they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership (or designees) during the evaluation process.
- You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot).
This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Loss Prevention
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Office Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Driving
- Security
- Writing Skills
