security officer Page, AZ
Job description
Duties
At the full performance level, the primary duties of this position are:-
- Serves as a member of an armed tactical response element
- Participates in training to develop requisite skill sets necessary for the defense of National Critical Infrastructure.
- Secures physical security perimeters.
- Visually and physically inspects vehicles and passengers at the Glen Canyon Field Office.
- Enforces applicable rules and regulations governing vehicle use, parking, building or other facility access.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following:
- U.S. Citizen or National.
- Submit a resume and supporting documentation See How to Apply.
- Meet specialized experience requirements See Qualifications.
- For veterans consideration, submit documents under Required Documents.
Qualifications
Background Investigation: This position is designated as a High Risk Public-Trust position. Incumbent will be required to undergo a Background Investigation (BI) upon entrance to the position and will also be required to undergo reinvestigation periodically. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will preclude the candidate's selection. This is a condition of employment.Physical Examination: If selected, the selectee will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying to his/her ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency.
Driver's License: The selectee must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position.
Drug Testing: Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment as a condition of employment. This position is also subject to random drug testing.
Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) Screening/Physical Fitness Test: You must be physically able to perform efficiently rigorous duties and will be required to pass an annual PEB screening. At the end of the first year of employment, the employee will be required to successfully pass all segments of the PEB screening. If the employee does not initially pass any part of the annual PEB screening, he/she will be given 60 additional days to successfully pass all segments of the test. If the employee cannot pass any part of the PEB screening during the annual test, he/she will be removed from federal service.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience;
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume.
To qualify at the GS-06 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 in Federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as: Experience serving as a guard for a fixed or mobile patrol post; monitoring operations of a security monitoring and display system, or; utilizing protection systems to prevent access to unauthorized individuals.
To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 in Federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as: In addition to the GS-06 specialized experience listed above, you must also have experience working with Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organizations 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.
Applicants who do not meet the definition of specialized experience will be determined as not qualified and will be ineligible for consideration.
All security guard personnel hired for the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) must meet all the following mandatory Conditions of Employment for the position. If an employee cannot meet the requirements imposed by the agency, the employee will be removed from Federal service. The Conditions of Employment are as follows:
BOR Security Guard Academy: Employee must successfully complete an intensive 8-10-week basic training conducted at Grand Coulee. The training provides the employee with defensive tactic skills and knowledge in order to protect government property, employees and visitors on project lands, and fellow security team members; handgun and rifle training and qualification; hand-to-hand combat training; and planning and preparing appropriate reactions to a variety of situations in a fighting environment. These sessions and subjects require mental and physical proficiency. Each session builds on the previous instruction, and periodic tests are administered throughout the sessions. Each test must be passed to continue to the next phase of training, and failure to satisfactorily complete a training session will lead to removal from federal service.
The above-mentioned tests include both classroom instruction and a personal demonstration of his/her proficiency in the material taught, which includes at a minimum, demonstration of various falls, maneuvers and techniques of defensive tactics, including manual manipulation of various tools; i.e., expandable batons, loading, unloading and clearing malfunctions in rifles and pistols. Firearms proficiency is demonstrated by attaining a certain score in a live fire qualification environment, and by performance in individual and team tactics as demonstrated in live fire and movement drills.
Pre-Employment Screening (PEB) Criteria: All candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be required to complete pre-employment screening which includes a physical fitness test. Failure to complete and successfully meet the fitness standards, for duty requirements, will result in loss of consideration. The results of the pre-employment physical fitness testing will ONLY be used for the purpose of qualifying applicants for the Security Guard posted under this announcement. The results of this pre-screening fitness testing will NOT impact an applicant's current, required, physical fitness results of record and will have no effect on their current position (if currently employed in the Glen Canyon Security Response Force).
Physical Fitness Standards. Prior to hiring and throughout service as a BOR Security Guard, the Employment Physical Training (PT) test must be passed by performing the following: SRF Physical Fitness Procedures Video Physical Training Requirements.
All applicants are required to complete all 4 categories and achieve a combined score of 100 points or higher. The same criteria will be used for all ages and genders.: Security Response Force Testing Requirements and Scoring Information: Testing and Scoring Requirements.
FAILURE TO DEMONSTRATE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ALL AREAS OF THE PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING (PEB) WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONTACTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND ASKED TO PROVIDE VIDEO EVIDENCE OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STANDARDS. FURTHER INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO COMPLETE THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE PROVIDED TO THOSE APPLICANTS AT A LATER DATE.
This position requires carrying and using firearms. To be able to meet this requirement, the Lautenberg Amendment requires that incumbents may not have any convictions of domestic violence and therefore the applicant will be required to certify that they have no convictions. This information will be verified through the Public Trust Background Investigation.
Firearm Proficiency. Upon completion of the intensive basic training, the employee must meet marksmanship standards. In addition, the employee must successfully pass the annual firearms proficiency test. If the employee fails to demonstrate firearm proficiency initially or upon re-certification, they will be removed from the position.
Applicants (including current permanent Federal employees selected from this announcement) may be required to serve an initial probationary period.
**For more information about the Security Response Force, including demonstration of successful performance of the required PEB screening activities, please click: here.
You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, at each cutoff date.
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies with the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s).
Education
This position does not allow substituting education for experience.
Additional information
At the present time, there are many vacancies; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional, equivalent positions at this duty location.
Use of Firearms: You will be required to carry a firearm while performing the duties of this position and must maintain firearm proficiency throughout the duration of employment. You must lawfully have the right to carry a firearm. To meet this requirement, the Lautenberg Amendment requires that the employee may not have any convictions of domestic violence and the employee will be required to certify that he/she has no convictions. This information will be verified through the Public Trust Background Investigation.
Security Response Force (SRF) Academy: If selected, you must successfully complete an intensive 8-10 week basic training conducted at Grand Coulee, WA, prior to standing post.
Firearm Proficiency: Upon completion of the SRF Academy, the employee must meet marksmanship standards. In addition, the employee must successfully pass the annual firearms proficiency test. If the employee fails to demonstrate firearm proficiency initially or upon recertification, he/she will be removed from their position.
Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
This position is designated as a HIGH RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T4 or T4R or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov
Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave.
Your answers will be verified against information provided in your resume. Your resume must clearly support the responses to all the questions by addressing experience, education, and/or training relevant to this position. You must make a fair and accurate assessment of their qualifications. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than what is apparent in the description of your experience, competencies, skills, and/or education/training (or that your resume/application is incomplete), the you could be rated ineligible or your score could be lowered.
Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. You may choose to opt in of having your information shared with other agencies when applying for this position. If an agency requests a copy of a certificate you are on, you will be notified.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Category rating and selection procedures will be used to evaluate applications. the following categories will be used to rank qualified candidates: 1) Best Qualified, 2) Well Qualified, and 3) Qualified. Qualified candidates will be assigned a numerical score on a scale of 70-100. The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide to the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position.
You will be assessed on the following Competencies:
- Firearms
- Organizational Awareness
- Public Safety and Security
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and responses you provided to on-line assessment questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Conflict Management, Interpersonal Skills, and Problem Solving. To be considered you must complete all required steps in the process.
For evaluating the quality of candidates for referral to the selecting official, a three-phased process will be used.
Phase 1: Applicant resumes will be reviewed by HR to ensure they meet the basic qualification requirements (see definition of specialized experience).
Applicants who meet basic qualifications and score at least a 70 on the initial phase, will continue to the second phase and be given an interim score based on the applicant assessment questionnaire, which will take the applicant approximately 30 minutes to complete when initially applying. With information received from the applicant assessment questionnaire in the first phase, applicant's will be evaluated on the competencies listed above.
Phase 2: Applicants who are found to meet basic qualifications will move on to the PT test. The requirements for the PT test are defined under. Applicant's will be evaluated on their Agility and Physical Strength. If the applicant passes all areas of the PT Test they continue on to the third phase. There will be no exceptions or substitutions for the PT Test.
Phase 3: Candidates who pass the second phase will be given a final score from the first phase. Those candidates who score as best qualified (Category A) will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Benefits
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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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please submit the supporting documents outlined below applicable to your claimed eligibility status and the position and grade to which you are applying. Failing to submit required documents will result in non-consideration due to an incomplete application package.
RESUME: You must submit a resume that demonstrates how skills and experiences through job duties meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the job. Each job experience must include dates of employment including start and end dates (month and year), work schedule (full-time or part-time), and hours worked per week. For more information, click here.
VETERANS: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, click here.
CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS: Permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. You must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements) and score at least 85.0 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information, click here.How to Apply
Applications (resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on 06/19/2023. To apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the top of the page.
Do not submit photographs with the application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - applicant must remove any images from badges, licenses, etc.Agency contact information
Kensey Lopati
Address
Upper Colorado Basin Region, Power Office
Bureau of Reclamation
125 South State Street
Room 8100
Salt Lake City, UT 84138
USNext steps
Upon successful submission of the application packet, applicants will receive a confirmation email from USAJOBS. If this email confirmation is not received by the applicant, the application has not yet been accepted by the system.
After all application packages have been received, resumes and supporting document(s) will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be further evaluated on the information provided in the resume, application questionnaire, and other assessment criteria identified in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above. Best-qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation by regularly checking their public status notifications in the USAJOBS profile.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
Please submit the supporting documents outlined below applicable to your claimed eligibility status and the position and grade to which you are applying. Failing to submit required documents will result in non-consideration due to an incomplete application package.
RESUME: You must submit a resume that demonstrates how skills and experiences through job duties meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the job. Each job experience must include dates of employment including start and end dates (month and year), work schedule (full-time or part-time), and hours worked per week. For more information, click here.
VETERANS: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, click here.
CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS: Permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. You must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements) and score at least 85.0 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information, click here.
This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals
About US Bureau of Reclamation
CEO: Michael L. Connor
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.usbr.gov
Year Founded: 1902
