- Position Title
- Supervisory Security Guard
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Announcement Number
- BOR-CGB-25-DE-12730948-CB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 29, 2025 to Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
- 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
- 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
Preferences
1.
Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency.
You WILL NOT be considered for this announcement if you fail to submit ALL the applicable required documentation in the announcement (i.e. transcripts,DD-214's, SF-15, VA letter, SF-50's, PE Registration, etc.) by the CLOSING DATE of this announcement. Please call the Human Resources Office phone number listed on this announcement for clarification or further information.
To verify your claimed eligibility to apply for this position vacancy, you must submit all supporting documentations outlined in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
2.
I understand this is NOT a remote position.
Conditions of Employment
If selected, you will be subject to an initial suitability review, determined by a background investigation.
1.
If selected, you are required to obtain and successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying to your ability to perform the duties of the position. This is not required if a comparable examination was required for placement in your current position and was completed within the last year; however, verifiable documentation of a comparable physical is required. Periodic (annual or biennial) physical examinations are required to be successfully passed for continued employment. Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical as described above as part of your employment?
2.
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
3.
Provide your driver's license number, state in which issued, and expiration date of license.
(limit 100 characters)
4.
I agree to all of the following conditions of employment: Pre-employment physical examination with biennial physical reexaminations throughout employment; pre-employment physical standards training test with annual physical standards training testing (annual recertification); pre-employment and random urinalysis screening; and full initial background investigation and periodic reinvestigations.
5.
I agree to all of the following conditions of employment: Operation standards (maintain up-to-date weapons qualification standards) and attending and successfully passing up to 10 weeks of professional, on-site, high risk and demanding training.
6.
Do you have a domestic violence conviction? You must be qualified to carry a firearm while performing duties and will be required to maintain firearm proficiency. Because of this, you must be free of any domestic violence (misdemeanor or felony) convictions in accordance with the Domestic Violence Clause of the Lautenberg Amendment.
7.
This position requires the use of firearms. I understand that I may be put into situations that would require me to use my weapon in the application of the use of deadly force. I am comfortable performing these duties.
8.
This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/High Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T4 or T4R or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
9.
This position requires pre-employment and random drug testing during employment. Failure to pass a drug test will result in your termination. Are you willing to undergo drug testing as described above as part of your employment?
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Supervisory Security Guard. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating. This is a reminder that your resume MUST contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment identified in months and years. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position. You must be clear when describing your experience, we may not make assumptions in determining your qualifications. To be consider at the GS-09 level applicants must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 in the federal service. In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, you must meet specialized experience, which is defined as experience such as 1) work in a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved planning, coordinating, or distributing guard workload among employees in accordance with established workflow, 2) administering training to ensure personnel are equipped to protect against threats to property and personnel, and 3) experience controlling access or patrolling restricted and limited access areas; if your resume does not clearly reflect the specialized experience as defined above, your application will be marked as ineligible .
1.
GS-09 Choose one answer that best describes your experience as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position. Experience such as 1) work in a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved planning, coordinating, or distributing guard workload among employees in accordance with established workflow, 2) administering training to ensure personnel are equipped to protect against threats to property and personnel, and 3) experience controlling access or patrolling restricted and limited access areas.
2.
I agree to all of the following conditions of employment: Pre-employment physical examination with biennial physical reexaminations throughout employment; pre-employment physical standards training test with annual physical standards training testing (annual recertification); pre-employment and random urinalysis screening; and full initial background investigation and periodic reinvestigations.
3.
I agree to all the following conditions of employment: Operation standards (maintain up-to-date weapons qualification standards) and attending and successfully passing up to 10 weeks of professional, on-site, high risk and demanding training.
4.
Do you have a domestic violence conviction? You must be qualified to carry a firearm while performing duties and will be required to maintain firearm proficiency. Because of this, you must be free of any domestic violence (misdemeanor or felony) convictions in accordance with the Domestic Violence clause of the Lautenberg amendment.
5.
This position requires the use of firearms. I understand that I may be put into situations that would require me to use my weapon in the application of the use of deadly force. I am comfortable performing these duties.
6.
Select the response that best describes your experience coordinating the workload of assigned security officers through the distribution, balancing, and monitoring of security assignments to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned tasks.
7.
Select the response that best describes your experience providing guidance, training, advice, assistance, and when necessary recommending remedial performance actions and/or discipline when standards are not met, or misconduct is involved.
8.
Select the response that best describes your experience under emergency situations, taking appropriate action to protect lives and property using initiative and judgement in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
9.
Select the answer that best describes your level of experience, education, or training in the use of special weapons for delaying, denying, or containing violators.
10.
Select the answer that best describes your ability to retain composure under stressful situations when dealing with a variety of people.
11.
Indicate the types of positions you have held which required you to regularly use special weapons and tactics.
12.
Select the response that best describes your experience enforcing applicable rules and regulations governing vehicle use, parking, building or other facility access, and breaches in physical security controls (locks, gates, electronic security systems, and barriers).
13.
Select the answer that best describes your decision-making style.
14.
Select the response that best describes your experience preventing unauthorized entry into a restricted area such as a secure facility.
15.
Select the answer(s) that best describes your ability to recognize and respond appropriately to the communication styles, capabilities of people in different situations; exhibit tact, patience, and sensitivity; and treat others with respect.
16.
This position requires the employee to possess a high degree of versatility to address and respond to a wide variety of situations. Select the interpersonal skills you have used in the following area(s):
17.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.