Lead Security Guard
What you'd do
This position is located in Kayenta Service Unit, Quality Management Branch, Kayenta, Arizona. The position serves as a Lead Security Guard responsible for protecting government buildings, property, employees, patients, visitors, and occupants. Duties include providing security including the Kayenta and Inscription House Health Centers, federal housing, and other designated sites. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Leads and coordinates daily security operations by distributing workload, monitoring employee performance, adjusting priorities, and ensuring assigned duties are completed accurately and on time. Provides training and guidance to security personnel, including on-the-job training, instruction on procedures and techniques, and feedback regarding performance, progress, and training needs. Controls access to restricted areas by monitoring identification and credentials, referring individuals without proper authorization to designated control points, and addressing observed violations of rules and regulations. Conducts security patrols and responds to incidents by inspecting alarms, locks, fences, gates, and other barriers; detecting security threats; protecting government property; and detaining or restraining individuals when authorized. Coordinates emergency and traffic-control activities and prepares reports by assisting responding officers and emergency units, directing pedestrian and vehicle traffic, documenting incidents and safety hazards, and maintaining accurate records of security activities. Assumes necessary supervisory and operational responsibilities during emergencies or supervisor absences until supervisory personnel arrive.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: leading and coordinating security personnel, monitoring access to controlled areas, conducting patrols, and responding to disturbances, violations, and other security incidents. Experience also includes providing employee training and guidance, enforcing security procedures, coordinating emergency responses and traffic control, protecting government property, and preparing detailed written reports documenting incidents, safety concerns, and work accomplishments. OR Successfully completed 4 years of education beyond the high school level. Education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR A combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-05 grade level. Must submit transcripts Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
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