Security Guard Job

Vacancy No. DE-12592199-24-JR Department International Boundary and Water Commission: United States and Mexico
Salary $39,576.00 to $72,588.00 Grade 5 to 7
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/25/2024 Close Date 4/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Nogales, AZYuma, AZSan Diego, CALas Cruces, NM


Summary

Serves as an armed 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.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Preference Eligibles: This position is restricted by law to persons entitled to Veterans Preference so long as such applicants are available for appointment. The Public: Applications will be accepted from non-preference eligible candidates; but these candidates will only receive consideration if there is not a sufficient number of preference eligible applicants available.

Duties

The initial cut-off date for first consideration is by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 08, 2024; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review.
Salaries listed are subject to change in January 2025

  • Patrol on foot or in a vehicle to secure designated areas.
  • Prevent or detect acts of violence.
  • Respond to breaches in physical security controls.
  • Provide verbal direction to personnel seeking entry to restricted areas.
  • Detain violators and turn them over to federal, state, or local law enforcement personnel.
  • Assist in the dispatch of personnel and equipment to emergency situations.
  • Compose and submit reports involving persons suspected of unusual or criminal activity.
  • Render first aid in emergency situations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • 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 each cutoff date.
The initial cut-off date for first consideration is by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 08, 2024; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review.

Minimum Qualification Requirement - To qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-04 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.

Additional information

  • If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (member-4 copy preferred) or other proof of eligibility that shows the dates you were on active duty and your character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are claiming Disabled Veterans' preference you must also submit documentation of disability (i.e. VA Disability Verification Letter) and the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference." For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).
  • The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be rated in well-qualified by scoring 85 or higher on the assessment for this vacancy. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
  • The hiring agency may use this announcement to fill similar positions that become vacant in the near future.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

CATEGORY RATING: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are: 1) Best Qualified, 2) Well Qualified and 3) Qualified. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities or competencies:

  • Physical Security
  • Security Administration


Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points, but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 per cent must be listed in the highest quality category.

Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit the following documents:

  • Resume: Your resume must state 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.
  • Completed occupational questionnaire
All Veterans are required to submit the following documents as applicable:
  • Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable): All Veterans: DD-214 (Member 4 copy is preferred), which includes character of service, or for Active Duty Service Members a certification which includes service dates, type of separation, and character of service. A "certification" is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
  • Disabled Veterans: VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) OR document of disability determination from a branch of the armed forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability rating.
  • Derived Preference: The spouse, widow/widower, or mother of a veteran may be eligible to claim veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it. To do so, you must submit an SF-15 www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and the documentation required by that form. Veteran's Preference: For more information and/or to determine if you are eligible for Veterans' Preference, please visit www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx (for veterans) or www.fedshirevets.gov/job/familypref/index.aspx (for family members). Below is a website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214 online: www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ and the documentation required by that form.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The initial cut-off date for first consideration is by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 08, 2024; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  • Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  • To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12592199

Agency contact information

USIBWC HRO
Address
United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission
4191 N. Mesa St Suite C100
El Paso, TX 79902
US
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Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
You will receive status notifications through Application Manager or via email within 4-6 weeks.


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