Clarification from the agency

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5116 (reclassified from 472)). Verification Form BIA 4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian preference eligibles may be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(A)(7).

As a Supervisory Security Guard, GS-0085-9, your typical work assignments will include the following:

• Manage and administer the Security and Safety Programs for the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute.
• Provide first line supervision to security guards including setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities and approving leave.
• Patrol and monitor federal buildings and grounds to safeguard students, employees and visitors from harm, damage or danger and protect campus property and equipment against sabotage, theft, damage, vandalism, trespassing and disturbances.
• Serve as the primary Security Office contact providing assistance to the general public, employees, students, local law enforcement agencies and emergency response personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring all required training and certifications for the Security and Safety Programs is maintained within established guidelines.
• Minimize adverse effects on the safety and occupational health of employees by identifying and eliminating unsafe and unhealthful conditions.
• Advise management in the development and implementation of an effective safety and occupational health program including emergency preparedness plans.

Conditions of employment

• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• 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.
• Appointment to this is subject to a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period unless the requirement has already been met.
• Appointment may be subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period unless the requirement has already been met.
• 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.
• Incidental Operator position. If you are required to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties, the 25 1AM 4 Motor Vehicle Safety Program Policy applies.
• 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: 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 Requirement, 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-9 Grade Level: 1 year of specialized experience related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service. Examples include experience such as work with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved managing and administering security and safety programs involving 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 and progressive responsibility for training subordinate or new security staff. Acceptable experience includes service in the Armed Services or Coast Guard that involved the performance of guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis.

Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following critical competencies (formerly known as knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Interpersonal Skills
• Manages Human Resources
• Public Safety and Security
• Technical Competence

Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the critical competencies and tasks needed to perform successfully in the position. Cite specific examples of employment experience contained in your application/resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. If your resume includes copy & paste or narrative responses instead of job duties performed, it could possibly result in removal from consideration for this vacancy.

To preview the assessment questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12721752