The primary purpose of the work in this position is to perform as security escort to contractors or visitors to the National Gallery of Art.

Duties

The incumbent for this position will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-0085-5. Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the federal GS-4 level, perform as security escort to contractors or visitors to the National Gallery of Art as a security officer. Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must meet the criteria for veterans’ preference unless there are more vacancies than eligible veterans in the applicant pool.  Must be able to lift and carry an unconscious person, with the assistance of one other person. Must be able to stoop and bend.  Must be able to carry a 20-pound object without assistance.  Must be able to climb and descend fixed vertical ladders and two flights of steps quickly, without difficulty.  Must be able to stand and/or walk continuously for 2.5 hours, without a break, daily.  Must be able to stand and or walk every workday for cumulative total of 5 hours and 40 minutes.  Must be able to work in closed and confined spaces, such as a security booth and underground facilities with a wide variance of temperature.  Must have the agility and ability to subdue violent suspects.  Must be able to hear conversational voice and radio transmissions, and able to convey information via portable radio and telephone at a normal conversational volume. 1. Ability to maintain the physical security of a building and its contents and visitors. 2.Knowledge of emergency procedures and how to apply them. 3.Skill in communicating with peers, management and the public. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures.CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education Requirements:

General Experience (for positions at GS-4 and below): Experience such as administrative, technical, clerical, military, or other work that involved following written procedures, rules, or regulations in contacts with coworkers, supervisors, or members of the public to provide a service, respond to inquiries, or obtain information.

Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Experience such 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. For Security Guard positions in a hospital setting, experience as a psychiatric nursing assistant or a similar position safeguarding patients is qualifying.

OR

Education/Training

Education: Successfully completed study at an accredited college or university in any subject is fully qualifying in the amount and level specified in the table.

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.

Contacts

• Address National Gallery of Art 4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20565 United States
• Name: Staffing
• Phone: 202-842-6814
• Email: [email protected]