Security Guard.

About the Role

This is a Security Guard position at the GS-0085-5 level. The role involves performing protective duties under supervision to ensure the security and safety of facilities, personnel, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform foot and vehicle patrols, inspections, and monitor security of areas, entrances, or buildings.
• Coordinate information and responses to ensure consistency and conformance with program policies.
• Explain or provide guidance on laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to management, personnel, or clients.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid if necessary.
• Complete forms, documents, or routine reports.
• Operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty (valid driver’s license required).

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must successfully complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Must serve a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act.
• Must obtain and maintain first aid certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) within 6 months of hire.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) requiring pre-employment and random drug testing.

Qualifications

Medical Requirements

• Good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice.
• Must have the capacity to perform essential functions without risk to self or others.
• Reasonable accommodation will be considered for applicants with disabilities.

Specialized Experience

Applicants must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 grade level, including:

• Work with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization involving protection of property against hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass.
• Maintaining order and protecting life.
• Service in the Armed Services or Coast Guard performing guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis.

Time-in-Grade Requirements

Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).

Additional Information

• Initial appointments to the competitive or excepted service require evaluation during a probationary or trial period to determine if continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position is covered by a bargaining unit (Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521).
• Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) eligibility applies for preference eligibles or veterans separated after 3+ years of continuous active service under honorable conditions. Applicants must submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) for verification.