Serves as an armed Lead Public Safety Officer and a member of a security force located at a designated field office of the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC). The primary mission of the security force is to protect lives and property from incidents or situations that include, but are not limited to, terrorist acts, criminal activities, vandalism or other willful damage/destruction, sabotage, trespass, theft, fire, and/or accidents.

Duties

Trains or arranges for the training of force members in unit methods and technical procedures. Monitors and reports to management on the status and progress of work. Performs advanced and specialized tactical response to resolve critical issues. Patrols on foot or in a vehicle to secure designated areas. Prevents or detect acts of violence. Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques, and provides on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures Responds to breaches in physical security controls. Detains violators and turn them over to federal, state, or local law enforcement personnel. Assists in the dispatch of personnel and equipment to emergency situations. Composes and submits reports involving persons suspected of unusual or criminal activity. Renders first aid in emergency situations.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized U.S. Citizen.
• You must successfully complete a background investigation before being appointed to the position.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• You must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Motor Vehicle Driver License, without impeding restrictions, issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
• You must successfully demonstrate firearm proficiency within six months of your appointment, and semi-annually thereafter.
• You must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment physical fitness assessment.
• You must be able to possess and carry a firearm: Any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition [Title 18, USC Section 922(g)(9)], (Lautenberg Amendment Gun Control Act).
• You must obtain and maintain, within 90 days of appointment, a first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications.
• You must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination, and annually thereafter.
• You must pass a pre-employment drug test and pass periodic drug testing thereafter. A positive result will prevent employment or subject the incumbent to disciplinary action, up to removal from the position.
• You must be able to lift and carry up to 44 pounds unassisted, and you must be able to lift and carry 45 pounds or more with assistance.
• You must be able to sustain periods of substantial walking, bending, stooping, standing, crouching, stretching, and reaching; the pre-employment medical examination will evaluate all such requirements.
• You may required to work overtime.
• You must obtain and maintain direct deposit of your federal pay.

Qualifications

Qualifications must be met by 11/26/2024 Minimum Qualification Requirement - To qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-07 level in the Federal service or equivalent pay bands (this experience could have been obtained in either the public or private sector) that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully the duties of this position. Specialized Experience is defined as: working with the Federal, State, municipal, or local government, or a private protection 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 the 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 more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package will be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission 4191 N. Mesa Street El Paso, TX 79902 US
• Name: USIBWC HRO
• Email: [email protected]