This position is located in the Administration Section of the Hopi Health Care Center, in Polacca, Arizona, functioning as a Security Guard. The incumbent performs protective services work in guarding federally owned or leased buildings and property, protecting Government equipment and material and controlling access to Federal installations.

Duties

This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. Patrols area to check locks, alarms, fences, gates, or other barriers. Patrols installation perimeters to detect faulty fences and detection equipment, trespassing violations, and attempted thefts. Patrols building to prevent theft or damage to Federal property equipment, tools, and supplies. Controls personnel access by monitoring the identification of individuals entering controlled areas. Refers persons who lack proper credentials to a control point to arrange access. Relays messages, maintains logs, and dispatches personnel and equipment to meet emergency situations. Monitors alarm systems, closed circuit television systems and telephone and radio networks. Protects the scene of an incident and relinquishes control to police or other law enforcement officials. Detains offenders of laws for potential arrest until authorities arrive. Inform offenders of their rights.

Requirements

Qualifications

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. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 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. Investigation of Fitness: A character investigation may be conducted on applicants selected for employment. The purpose of such an investigation is to secure evidence of the candidate's honesty, integrity, general character, and loyalty to the U.S. Government,. Such investigations will be conducted under the security requirements of the hiring agency. 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. Agencies may establish additional, job related physical or medical requirements provided that the specific position(s) involves the arduous or hazardous duties to which the requirements relate. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0085-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least six (6) months general experience AND six (6) months specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-03 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: General Experience: Experience such as administrative, technical, clerical, military, or other work that involved following written procedures, rule, or regulation in contacts with coworkers, supervisor, or members of the public to provide a service, respond to inquiries or obtain information. Specialized Experience: Experiencesuch as 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. Experience as a psychiatric nursing assistant or a similar position safeguarding patients is qualifying. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed 2 years of education above high school at an accredited college or university in any subject is fully qualifying. TRAINING: Successful completion of training in an accredited technical school that covered subjects such as physical security procedures, local laws, or investigative techniques is considered qualifying for specialized experience at the GS-4 level on a month-for-month basis. 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). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address HOPI HEALTH CARE CENTER PO Box 4000 Polacca, AZ 86042 US
• Name: Yanibah Yazza
• Email: [email protected]