Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Security Guard (Security Officer). Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Clark County, Nevada

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a member of an armed tactical security force responsible for the protection and lives in an around Reclamation facilities and land from hazards. The duties for the full-performance level Security Guard (Security Officer) include but are not limited to: Serving as a member of a highly trained tactical response team. Maintaining proficiency in the application of security procedures, regulations, orders, use of weapons, self-defense, vehicle operation and first-aid. Under emergency situations, taking appropriate action to protect lives and property. Possessing and using special weapons, tactics, methods, and procedures to protect against terrorist attacks. Protecting against terrorist or criminal activities, vandalism, sabotage, trespass, theft, fire and/or accident, willful damage and/or destruction. Detaining violators of rules and regulations and turn them over to Federal, civil, or other law enforcement officer for arrest. Regulating pedestrian and vehicular traffic to prevent accidents, congestion and parking problems. Enforcing applicable rules and regulations governing breaches in physical security controls (locks, gates, electronic security systems. or barriers). Enforcing applicable rules and regulations governing vehicle use, parking, building or other facility access.

Requirements

Qualifications

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-07, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-06 level in federal service having demonstrated experience working 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 safe weapons handling practices and 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 basis. Preferred candidates will have specialized experience gained through service in a combat arm, (i.e. infantry, armor, special operations) or combat support (i.e. military police, field artillery, military occupational specialty) in any of the armed services. 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. SRF Program and Academy Video BOR SRF Academy Video. The tests outlined in the video include both classroom instruction and personal demonstration of proficiency in the material taught. 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. 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 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, valid Driver License. Failure to provide proof of such license will cause you to be rated ineligible for this position. In recruiting for Security Guard positions, competition is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference, if such applicants are available for appointment. If there are no veteran's preference candidates available, non-veterans may be selected for these positions. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 12/01/2023.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address Lower Colorado Basin Bureau of Reclamation PO Box 60400 Boulder City, NV 89006 US
• Name: Jennifer Santiago
• Phone: 702-293-0000
• Email: [email protected]