Security Guard

Competition for the position of Security Guard is restricted to those applicants that are entitled to Veterans preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment. If there are no Veterans preference eligible applicants available, non-preference applicants may be considered. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

GS-04 Experience and/or Education Requirements: General and/or Specialized Experience: Six months of general experience which includes following written procedures, rules, and regulations in contacts with staff members or the public to provide a service, respond to inquiries, or obtain information OR six months of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal service which includes protecting property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; OR maintaining order and protecting life.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03). (NOTE: Successful completion of training in an accredited technical school that covers subjects such as physical security procedures, local laws, or investigative techniques is considered qualifying for specialized experience on a month-for-month basis).

OR Education: Two years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university (submit transcripts) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages.

GS-05 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year specialized experience which includes controlling access to a facility; searching various types of vehicles and verifying identification OR performing traffic control duties and operating radios to pass and receive information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-4).

GS-06 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes experience with a Federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization performing access control, using physical access control equipment, safeguarding personnel, information and critical assets, recording visitor information, and determining whether appropriate authorization for access exists.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Use automated systems to perform queries on the NCIC National Crime Information Center (NCIC/NCICC) workstation terminal.,Operate an active vehicle barrier.,Perform registrar operations to enroll personnel into a database for the vetting and printing of visitor passes/badges.,Operate two-way radio communication equipment to summon emergency vehicles and crews when assistance is needed.,Prevent theft, damage, accident, trespass, sabotage and espionage through the enforcement of security regulations.,Conduct random inspection vehicle searches into cargo areas, engine compartments and undercarriages for possible threats to property and personnel.,Maintain constant observation of personnel to assure they do not gain access into areas where they are not authorized.,Conduct foot or vehicle patrol of perimeters, roadways, parking, storage and other structures as designated.,Gather information regarding traffic incidents including contributing factors and injuries reported.,Assist in providing initial response to traffic control and vehicular incidents.,Review licenses and grants access to persons and vehicles with appropriate authorizations.,Regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic.,Implement enhanced security in the event of bomb, fire or other threat.,Implement enhanced security in the event of bomb, fire or other threat.,Question those suspected of criminal/illegal activity to determine if they should be detained.,Secure grounds and building access points during drills and emergency situations.,Validate entry requests and grant access to persons and vehicles with appropriate authorizations.,Record visitor information and purpose of visit to issue passes as necessary.,Confiscate unauthorized or controlled substances.,Assist visitors, media, and VIP guests by answering questions and providing assistance as required.