- Position Title
- Security Guard
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-JEFF-22-11649366-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 16, 2022 to Friday, September 30, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the permanent Security Guard positions at Gateway Arch National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. If your responses to this questionnaire are not supported with the information contained in your resume and other supplemental material, you may be considered not eligible or you may be placed in the next lower category. Please carefully follow instructions before submitting your responses. Items left blank will not receive credit and your overall rating will be negatively affected. This is a federal job application system. Providing false information or failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely may be grounds for not hiring, for disbarment from federal employment, or for dismissal after you begin work. Any skill that you indicate you have experience with in the following occupational questionnaire must be specifically documented in your resume or application.
1.
From the responses below, select the one response that best describes how you meet the minimum experience or education requirements for a Security Guard, GS-0085-05. Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATON MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT YOUR RESPONSES, IF NOT, YOU MAY BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR RATING MAY BE LOWERED.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATON MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT YOUR RESPONSES, IF NOT, YOU MAY BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR RATING MAY BE LOWERED.
Your resume must include month/year to month/year and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies" and you could be found not qualified.
2.
I have included month/year to month/year and hours per week worked for every employment and/or volunteer experience on my resume.
For the questions below please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the competencies needed to perform the work of this position. The hiring official requests you specifically describe your experience to the questions in your resume.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Use hand-held scanners, magnetometers or X-ray Machines to screen people and objects such as luggage, packages, etc.
4.
Use radiation detection devices to screen people and objects such as luggage, packages, vehicles, etc.
5.
Survey an area for extended periods of time for possible safety and security threats.
6.
Identify malfunctions and damage to security equipment.
7.
Use knowledge of physical security and protection procedures to survey and protect areas and buildings and people.
8.
Use knowledge of organizational policies and workforce ethics to identify potential and actual issues relating to violations of such.
9.
Handle uncooperative customer/visitors using progressive techniques to gain compliance.
10.
Respond to emergency situations in compliance with security protocol and regulations.
11.
Interpret security policies to visitors, employees and general public to enforce safety procedures.
12.
Communicate through radio and phone operation in emergency situations.
13.
Interact with diverse groups of people using tact, friendliness, and strong communication skills.
14.
Interact calmly and professionally with very distressed or upset persons or groups, such as parents of lost children, injured persons, crime victims, unexpected large groups, etc.
15.
Maintains records, timesheets and logs.
16.
Use computer programs to perform administrative and security tasks such as documenting incidents, taking required training, maintain logs of equipment maintenance, etc.
17.
Prepare written incident reports/statements for use in specific situations such as hazardous conditions, suspicious activity, etc., OR legal actions, such as prosecuting criminals, tort claims, etc.