Security Guard
US Smithsonian Institution US Smithsonian Institution Edgewater, MD Edgewater, MD Full-time Full-time $42,870 - $55,736 a year $42,870 - $55,736 a year 8 hours ago 8 hours ago 8 hours ago Duties The employee provides physical protection of museum property and grounds, and which enforces Institution rules regarding safety and protection of staff and visitors within the Institution's boundaries.
In this position, you will:
Enforce a wide variety of federal and local laws, rules and regulations.
Patrol to prevent or detect and deal with break-ins and trespassers, parking lot thefts and vandalism Write Statements for reports regarding offences and incidents Investigate and assessing abnormal conditions and initiates emergency procedures.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
ncumbent Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
without assistance.
Incumbent must be available for work on evening, weekends and holidays.
This position is restricted to applicants with veterans preference.
However, applications will be accepted from non-preference eligibles that may be referred for employment consideration only in the absence of applicants with veterans preference.
This position requires pre-employment drug screening.
This position requires selectee(s) to be able to wear and be able to employ all issued weapons while on duty.
Must obtain and maintain CPR and AED qualifications.
Failure to re-qualify will result in removal from the position.
This position requires selectee(s)to undergo and pass a recurring medical examination.
Employment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment requirements process that consists of:
structured interview, drug test, medical evaluation, and background investigation.
Upon successful completion of the pre-employment requirements, a final offer of employment may be issued.
Issuance of a final offer of employment from SI is contingent upon you successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, including a structured interview, drug test, laboratory screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation.
Qualifications
Experience:
You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal Service.
For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
1) Following written and oral instructions of security officer rules, procedures, and methods to perform security duties, 2)Pursuing and apprehending persons fleeing a crime scene or resisting arrest; and 3) Preparing clear and concise written materials.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience.
Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information This position is included in the bargaining unit.
Current or Former Political Appointees:
Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code.
If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources.
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE:
A $1,000 recruitment incentive requiring a 1-year service agreement will be authorized if you are hired.
Note:
This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.
Benefits The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
Please see Benefits at https:
//www.
si.
edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
Flexible Spending Accounts - https:
//www.
fsafeds.
com/ Health Insurance - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/insure/health/index.
asp Leave - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/oca/leave/index.
asp Life Insurance - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/insure/life/index.
asp Long Term Care Insurance - http:
//www.
ltcfeds.
com Retirement Program - https:
//www.
opm.
gov/retirement-services/ How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants for this position may be evaluated in multiple stages.
The first stage is an evaluation of your responses to the online multiple-choice questions that assess your experience, education, and/or training for the job related competencies below:
Knowledge of established security officer rules, procedures, and methods to independently perform the full range of security duties and proper use and operation of all issued security equipment.
Ability to monitor and maintain the safety and security of museum spaces to deter theft, vandalism, or any form of danger.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Familiarity with emergency alarms, fire-fighting procedures and fire detection systems installed throughout the facilities.
Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:
Best Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job related competencies above.
Better Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job related competencies above.
Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not satisfy most of the job related competencies above to a substantive degree.
This category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the rule of three, but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.
A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Category) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.
S.
C.
3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied.
Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher.
Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAjobs system and/or have not answered all of the vacancy questions will not be considered for this position.
Important Note:
Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency.
If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience.
Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Benefits The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
Please see Benefits at https:
//www.
si.
edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
Flexible Spending Accounts - https:
//www.
fsafeds.
com/ Health Insurance - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/insure/health/index.
asp Leave - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/oca/leave/index.
asp Life Insurance - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/insure/life/index.
asp Long Term Care Insurance - http:
//www.
ltcfeds.
com Retirement Program - https:
//www.
opm.
gov/retirement-services/ Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Your application package should include the following documents:
Resume - Your resume can be uploaded and attached to your application or created using the USA Jobs on-line resume builder.
Ensure your resume contains the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), job-related qualifications, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary for each employment period.
It is your responsibility to ensure all information is submitted.
Failure to include this information may result in disqualification for the position.
For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.
Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran.
Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter.
How to Apply Click on the Apply Online button on the upper right side of the page.
Please Note:
You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you).
You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process.
The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:
59 PM Eastern Time.
If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the Contact Person listed below.
Agency contact information Shaina Todd Phone 202-431-0933 TDD 202-633-6409 Fax 000-000-0000 Email Todds@si.
edu Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States Next steps At the end of the application process you will be able to create and save a PDF file that contains your responses to the assessment questions.
You may save this file as initial receipt of your application.
After the job announcement closes, you will receive an email from the Smithsonian with confirmation of receipt.
The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job.
Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks.
We will send you an e-mail to update you as we go through phases of the application review process.
You may also check your application status by logging into www.
usajobs.
gov and selecting the tab My USAJOBS; e-mailing vacancy.
info@si.
edu; or by contacting the Office of Human Resources Representative listed.
Additional Information:
Tips on applying for Smithsonian jobs are available at https:
//www.
si.
edu/OHR/howtoapply.
The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses but recruitment incentives may be authorized.
The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity (www.
si.
edu/oeema).
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Your application package should include the following documents:
Resume - Your resume can be uploaded and attached to your application or created using the USA Jobs on-line resume builder.
Ensure your resume contains the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), job-related qualifications, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary for each employment period.
It is your responsibility to ensure all information is submitted.
Failure to include this information may result in disqualification for the position.
For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.
Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran.
Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency This position is open to all U.
S.
Citizens or U.
S.
Nationals.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
In this position, you will:
Enforce a wide variety of federal and local laws, rules and regulations.
Patrol to prevent or detect and deal with break-ins and trespassers, parking lot thefts and vandalism Write Statements for reports regarding offences and incidents Investigate and assessing abnormal conditions and initiates emergency procedures.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
ncumbent Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
without assistance.
Incumbent must be available for work on evening, weekends and holidays.
This position is restricted to applicants with veterans preference.
However, applications will be accepted from non-preference eligibles that may be referred for employment consideration only in the absence of applicants with veterans preference.
This position requires pre-employment drug screening.
This position requires selectee(s) to be able to wear and be able to employ all issued weapons while on duty.
Must obtain and maintain CPR and AED qualifications.
Failure to re-qualify will result in removal from the position.
This position requires selectee(s)to undergo and pass a recurring medical examination.
Employment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment requirements process that consists of:
structured interview, drug test, medical evaluation, and background investigation.
Upon successful completion of the pre-employment requirements, a final offer of employment may be issued.
Issuance of a final offer of employment from SI is contingent upon you successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, including a structured interview, drug test, laboratory screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation.
Qualifications
Experience:
You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal Service.
For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
1) Following written and oral instructions of security officer rules, procedures, and methods to perform security duties, 2)Pursuing and apprehending persons fleeing a crime scene or resisting arrest; and 3) Preparing clear and concise written materials.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience.
Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information This position is included in the bargaining unit.
Current or Former Political Appointees:
Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code.
If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources.
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE:
A $1,000 recruitment incentive requiring a 1-year service agreement will be authorized if you are hired.
Note:
This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.
Benefits The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
Please see Benefits at https:
//www.
si.
edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
Flexible Spending Accounts - https:
//www.
fsafeds.
com/ Health Insurance - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/insure/health/index.
asp Leave - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/oca/leave/index.
asp Life Insurance - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/insure/life/index.
asp Long Term Care Insurance - http:
//www.
ltcfeds.
com Retirement Program - https:
//www.
opm.
gov/retirement-services/ How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants for this position may be evaluated in multiple stages.
The first stage is an evaluation of your responses to the online multiple-choice questions that assess your experience, education, and/or training for the job related competencies below:
Knowledge of established security officer rules, procedures, and methods to independently perform the full range of security duties and proper use and operation of all issued security equipment.
Ability to monitor and maintain the safety and security of museum spaces to deter theft, vandalism, or any form of danger.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Familiarity with emergency alarms, fire-fighting procedures and fire detection systems installed throughout the facilities.
Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:
Best Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job related competencies above.
Better Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job related competencies above.
Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not satisfy most of the job related competencies above to a substantive degree.
This category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the rule of three, but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.
A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Category) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.
S.
C.
3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied.
Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher.
Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAjobs system and/or have not answered all of the vacancy questions will not be considered for this position.
Important Note:
Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency.
If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience.
Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Benefits The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
Please see Benefits at https:
//www.
si.
edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
Flexible Spending Accounts - https:
//www.
fsafeds.
com/ Health Insurance - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/insure/health/index.
asp Leave - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/oca/leave/index.
asp Life Insurance - http:
//www.
opm.
gov/insure/life/index.
asp Long Term Care Insurance - http:
//www.
ltcfeds.
com Retirement Program - https:
//www.
opm.
gov/retirement-services/ Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Your application package should include the following documents:
Resume - Your resume can be uploaded and attached to your application or created using the USA Jobs on-line resume builder.
Ensure your resume contains the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), job-related qualifications, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary for each employment period.
It is your responsibility to ensure all information is submitted.
Failure to include this information may result in disqualification for the position.
For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.
Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran.
Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter.
How to Apply Click on the Apply Online button on the upper right side of the page.
Please Note:
You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you).
You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process.
The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:
59 PM Eastern Time.
If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the Contact Person listed below.
Agency contact information Shaina Todd Phone 202-431-0933 TDD 202-633-6409 Fax 000-000-0000 Email Todds@si.
edu Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States Next steps At the end of the application process you will be able to create and save a PDF file that contains your responses to the assessment questions.
You may save this file as initial receipt of your application.
After the job announcement closes, you will receive an email from the Smithsonian with confirmation of receipt.
The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job.
Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks.
We will send you an e-mail to update you as we go through phases of the application review process.
You may also check your application status by logging into www.
usajobs.
gov and selecting the tab My USAJOBS; e-mailing vacancy.
info@si.
edu; or by contacting the Office of Human Resources Representative listed.
Additional Information:
Tips on applying for Smithsonian jobs are available at https:
//www.
si.
edu/OHR/howtoapply.
The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses but recruitment incentives may be authorized.
The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity (www.
si.
edu/oeema).
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Your application package should include the following documents:
Resume - Your resume can be uploaded and attached to your application or created using the USA Jobs on-line resume builder.
Ensure your resume contains the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), job-related qualifications, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary for each employment period.
It is your responsibility to ensure all information is submitted.
Failure to include this information may result in disqualification for the position.
For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.
Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran.
Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency This position is open to all U.
S.
Citizens or U.
S.
Nationals.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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