Security Guard.

Bureau of Indian Education; Lawrence (KS); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Bureau of Indian Education is seeking a Security Guard at the GS-0085-5 level to perform patrols, respond to emergencies, and ensure security of facilities in accordance with program policies. The role requires background checks and compliance with medical and legal requirements.

Applicants must be US citizens and meet OPM standards; a background investigation and a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period are required, with potential drug testing and pre-employment checks.

Formación

• Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards.

Responsabilidades

• Perform 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 provide 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.

Descripción del empleo

Duties

As a Security Guard, GS-0085-5, your typical work assignments will include the following under supervision:

• Perform 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 provide 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.

NOTE: Position is also being advertised competitive announcement number BIE-13100088-27-JCJ DE.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's 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 (https://www.sss.gov), 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 driver's 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:

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 others. In 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 applicant's ability to perform the duties of a position.

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-5 Grade Level

Your resume must demonstrate at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level that includes: 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.

Time-In-Grade Requirements

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

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:

• 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;
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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 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.

Status Candidates

Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants.

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)

Preference eligibles may apply for permanent positions (career or career-conditional appointments) under merit promotion procedures for VEOA appointments; however, veteran's preference is not a factor in these appointments. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be a preference eligible OR veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Applicants must submit a copy of their DD-214 (Member Copy 4) for verification of eligibility. For more information about this program and to determine whether you are eligible,

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.

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.