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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.
As a Security Guard, GS-0085-5/6, your typical work assignments will include the following:
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards . For this position, they are listed below.
Individual Occupational Requirements
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. Applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others. In most instances, a specific medical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant or employee. A medical condition or impairment is disqualifying only if the condition, for good medical reason, precludes assignment to or warrants restriction from the duties of the specific position. For some positions, the loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. Reasonable accommodation shall also be considered in determining an applicant's ability to perform the duties of a position.
In addition to meeting the Medical Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements below.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
GS-05 Grade Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level that includes: 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.
GS-06 Grade Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level that includes: work with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved the protection of property and guarding a broad range of highly sensitive items from hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. Detection, apprehension, and detention of violators for appropriate disposition. 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.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement at this grade level. Therefore, no transcripts are required.
Additional Information
This is an OPEN UNTIL FILLED job announcement and applications will be accepted until the vacancies have been filled. The first cut-off date for review and referral of applications will be June 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM (EST). Subsequent cut-off dates will occur every 30 business days thereafter until all vacancies have been filled. All qualified applicants will be placed on a standing register for consideration. Qualified Indian candidates will receive preference in filling the vacancies.This announcement will be removed prior to the established closing date when all vacancies are filled. During the open period of the announcement, you may update your application and reapply if a previous submission resulted in an ineligible determination. Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period. After 3 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation. The CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance (click here for more details, here for DOI's policy) to permanent Federal civilian employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming eligibility must submit a 1) copy of their most recent performance appraisal, 2) proof of eligibility, 3) most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
STATUS CANDIDATES: Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants (Status or Reinstatement eligibles) in the absence of a qualified Indian preference eligible. Applicants not entitled to Indian Preference or Veteran's Preference must be Federal civilian employees with competitive status or former Federal civilian employees with reinstatement eligibility and must submit latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, as proof.
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA): Preference eligibles may apply for permanent positions (career or career-conditional appointments) under merit promotion procedures for VEOA appointments; however, veteran's preference is not a factor in these appointments. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be a preference eligible OR veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Applicants must submit a copy of their DD-214 (Member Copy 4) for verification of eligibility. For more information about this program and to determine whether you are eligible, click here .
If you are a Veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 ( member 4 copy ) or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15 plus the proof required by that form.
Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521.
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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.
As a Security Guard, GS-0085-5/6, your typical work assignments will include the following:
- Patrol and monitor federal buildings and grounds to protect property, students, employees and visitors from harm, damage, and danger. Implement protective systems or techniques that involve the protection of property against hazards such as f ire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; maintain order, protect life and property; communicate urgent information orally and/or in writing.
- Perform stationary observation of campus activities via a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance system, and reviews content of video surveillance activities as needed.
- Enforce and perform all college traffic control duties as prescribed by assignment and instructions. Direct vehicular traffic and parking enforcement, such as issuing parking permits, writing parking tickets, towing of illegally parked vehicles, etc.
- Provide security services in student residence halls, including conducting rounds of residence hall wings. Conduct regular roving patrol of the campus utilizing a motor vehicle and/or foot patrol. Escort students and staff on campus, as requested.
- Prepare accurate and detailed incident reports, traffic and campus violations, and other documents.
- Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Appointment to this is subject to a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period unless the requirement has already been met.
- If you are a male applicant born after 12-31-1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 (https://www.sss.gov), in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
- Incidental Operator position. If you are required to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties, the 25 1AM 4 Motor Vehicle Safety Program Policy applies.
- Required to obtain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain first aid certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrilation (AED).
- This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) that requires pre-employment drug testing and is subject to random testing thereafter.
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards . For this position, they are listed below.
Individual Occupational Requirements
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. Applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others. In most instances, a specific medical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant or employee. A medical condition or impairment is disqualifying only if the condition, for good medical reason, precludes assignment to or warrants restriction from the duties of the specific position. For some positions, the loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. Reasonable accommodation shall also be considered in determining an applicant's ability to perform the duties of a position.
In addition to meeting the Medical Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements below.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
GS-05 Grade Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level that includes: 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.
GS-06 Grade Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level that includes: work with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved the protection of property and guarding a broad range of highly sensitive items from hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. Detection, apprehension, and detention of violators for appropriate disposition. 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.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement at this grade level. Therefore, no transcripts are required.
Additional Information
This is an OPEN UNTIL FILLED job announcement and applications will be accepted until the vacancies have been filled. The first cut-off date for review and referral of applications will be June 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM (EST). Subsequent cut-off dates will occur every 30 business days thereafter until all vacancies have been filled. All qualified applicants will be placed on a standing register for consideration. Qualified Indian candidates will receive preference in filling the vacancies.This announcement will be removed prior to the established closing date when all vacancies are filled. During the open period of the announcement, you may update your application and reapply if a previous submission resulted in an ineligible determination. Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period. After 3 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation. The CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance (click here for more details, here for DOI's policy) to permanent Federal civilian employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming eligibility must submit a 1) copy of their most recent performance appraisal, 2) proof of eligibility, 3) most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
STATUS CANDIDATES: Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants (Status or Reinstatement eligibles) in the absence of a qualified Indian preference eligible. Applicants not entitled to Indian Preference or Veteran's Preference must be Federal civilian employees with competitive status or former Federal civilian employees with reinstatement eligibility and must submit latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, as proof.
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA): Preference eligibles may apply for permanent positions (career or career-conditional appointments) under merit promotion procedures for VEOA appointments; however, veteran's preference is not a factor in these appointments. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be a preference eligible OR veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Applicants must submit a copy of their DD-214 (Member Copy 4) for verification of eligibility. For more information about this program and to determine whether you are eligible, click here .
If you are a Veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 ( member 4 copy ) or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15 plus the proof required by that form.
Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521.
Read more