Security Guard

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

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 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. In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, you must also meet the 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-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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Position Overview

This position is part of the Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Security Guard you will be responsible for performing security guard duties on the HINU campus. 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.

Duties

• As a Security Guard, GS-0085-5, your typical work assignments may 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 under merit promotion announcement number BIE-13035572-26-DB MP. For "Status Applicants" who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and competitive procedures must submit a separate application for each announcement.