Security Guard

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Security Guard. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. This position is designated as an emergency responder. You will be required to work more than 8 hours a day, on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Northern California Area Office, Security Response Force in Shasta, CA. 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 and around Reclamation facilities and land from hazards. At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Serve as a member of a highly trained tactical response team. Maintain proficiency in the application of security procedures, regulations, orders, use of weapons, self-defense, vehicle operation and first-aid. Under emergency situations, take appropriate action to protect lives and property. Possess and use special weapons, tactics, methods, and procedures to protect against terrorist attacks. Protect against terrorist or criminal activities, vandalism, sabotage, trespass, theft, fire and/or accident, willful damage and/or destruction. Detain violators of rules and regulations and turn them over to Federal, civil, or other law enforcement officer for arrest. Regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic to prevent accidents, congestion and parking problems. Enforce applicable rules and regulations governing breaches in physical security controls (locks, gates, electronic security systems. or barriers). Enforce applicable rules and regulations governing vehicle use, parking, building or other facility access. You must successfully complete an intensive 8-10 week basic training conducted at Grand Coulee, WA. (see Qualifications) (Travel/Transportation are covered by sponsoring organization) If applicant is unable to attend any part of the academy assigned, they will be removed from consideration. Physical Demands: Work is physically demanding and may require the employee to be on continuous foot patrol during a 12-hour shift. On a regular and recurring basis considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of multiple flights of stairs, lifting objects over 50 pounds, crouching, or crawling in restrictive areas during patrol or apprehension activities, as a member of the SRF employee may also have to defend oneself or others against a physical attack. Employee will be required to pass annual certification, which will include physical tasks and other selected tasks relating to the performance of duties such as marksmanship. Employee must be physically and mentally prepared to respond to incidents in as rapid and efficient manner as safety permits. Training exercises and emergency responses require walking, crawling, climbing, running, etc., and occasionally carrying heavy weapons and/or related equipment throughout all areas of the facility. When performing duties, the incumbent may also be required to rappel off structures, climb ladders, and perform other strenuous activities. Work is sedentary when at a stationary post or on mobile patrol. Work Environment: Performance of duties regularly involves high risk of exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stresses that require a range of safety and other precautions (e.g., subject to possible physical and/or terrorist attack and similar situations that cannot be controlled). Reclamation facilities and lands are often widespread and include dams, associated tunnels, galleries, powerhouses, switchyards, visitor centers, support 6 PD# 24197 facilities in the industrial area, administrative facilities, warehousing, engineering, and repair buildings. Security Guards are involved in these areas on a recurring basis in all weather conditions while carrying out assigned duties. The work is performed in an outdoor environment for extended periods of time, in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate and extreme discomforts and unpleasantness (such as high temperatures reaching as high as 120 degrees) and provides essentially no shade or other respite from the extreme heat. Despite the arduous conditions that work is performed in, officers are required to wear full duty uniforms including a heavy ballistic vest, dark clothing, and other required equipment which also compounds the stress on the body (duty belt, weapon, etc.).

Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency. As a condition of employment and throughout service as a BOR Security Guard, the Employment Physical Training (PT) test must be passed by performing the SRF Physical Fitness Procedures. (See Qualifications Section for additional information on the Employment PT test.) You will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment as a condition of employment. This position is also subject to random drug testing. You will be required to wear the Reclamation issued uniform while working. Firearm qualification and certification are required for the role, and ongoing proficiency must be maintained. To meet that requirement, the Lautenberg Amendment requires that the employee may not have any convictions of domestic violence, and the employee will be required to certify that they have no convictions. You must at least 21 years old. You must be free of any domestic violence convictions. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. *Additional Requirements located under Additional Information* *

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.