Security Guard
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Job Location:
Albuquerque, NM - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 41178 - 53531
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is part of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Security Guard you will be responsible for providing protective security services guarding the campus of SIPI including personnel students equipment property and materials.
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.
As a Security Guard GS-0085-5 your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:
- Perform typical daily duties and responsibilities of the security guard including foot and vehicle patrol inspections monitoring security of an area entrance or building.
- Coordinate information and responses to ensure consistency and conformance with program policies.
- Explain or provides guidance on laws regulations policies standards or procedures to management personnel or clients.
- Respond to emergencies and provides first aid if necessary.
- Complete forms documents or routine reports.
Conditions of employment
- Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- As a condition of employment you will be required to serve a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
- If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
- Driving Requirement (Required only at time of appointment): Incumbent may be required as an incidental duty to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties therefore a valid drivers license is required.
- Required to obtain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain First Aid certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED).
- This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) that requires pre-employment drug testing and is subject to random testing thereafter.
Qualifications
Individual Occupational Requirements: Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards. For this position they are listed below and can be found here: OPM Operating Manual General Qualification Standards for Security Guard Series GS-0085.
Medical Requirements: The duties of these positions require moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature. The following medical requirements apply to all applicants: good near and distant vision ability to distinguish basic colors and ability to hear the conversational voice.
Applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or most instances a specific medical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant or employee. A medical condition or impairment is disqualifying only if the condition for good medical reason precludes assignment to or warrants restriction from the duties of the specific position. For some positions the loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. Reasonable accommodation shall also be considered in determining an applicants ability to perform the duties of a position.
In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements you must also meet the following Minimum Qualifications requirements below.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
GS-05 Grade Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level that includes: 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 protecting life. Such experience must have provided a 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.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement at this grade level. Therefore no transcripts are required.
Additional information
Initial appointments to the competitive or excepted service: The probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:
- Your performance and conduct;
- The needs and interests of the agency;
- Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees American Federation of Teachers Local 4521.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: The CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance (click here for more details here for DOIs policy) to permanent Federal civilian employees who are surplus displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming eligibility must submit a 1) copy of their most recent performance appraisal 2) proof of eligibility 3) most current SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location with their application. To be considered applicants must be well-qualified (i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements including any selective placement factors; education and experience requirements) score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
Veterans Preference: If you are a Veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy) or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference you must also submit an SF-15 plus the proof required by that form.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Loss Prevention
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Office Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Driving
- Security
- Writing Skills
