Lead Security Guard

Bureau of Reclamation • Shasta, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Security Guard serves with the Bureau of Reclamation’s Northern California Area Office, Security Response Force, in Shasta, California. The position directs the day-to-day work of personnel on varied assignments, including equipment and personnel inspections, shift assignments, and rotations. The incumbent enforces rules and regulations governing vehicle use, parking, facility access, and physical security controls, and informs employees about applicable policies, procedures, and management practices. During emergencies, the Lead Security Guard may assume command and control of a small, fully integrated tactical response team and lead peers in life-or-death situations.

The position requires successful completion of an intensive 8–10-week basic training program at Grand Coulee, including defensive tactics, firearms training and qualification, hand-to-hand combat, and responding to situations in a fighting environment. The employee must meet physical training and firearms proficiency standards, including annual recertification. Duties may involve continuous foot patrol during 12-hour shifts, exposure to dangerous situations and extreme weather, and strenuous physical activity. Scheduled overtime is expected, and the employee may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, and shifts.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level, including experience distributing guard workload, training personnel to protect people and property, or controlling access to or patrolling restricted areas. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. The position is subject to veterans’ preference hiring restrictions and may require a one-year probationary period. Additional compensation is provided for Sunday, night, and holiday work, in accordance with federal pay regulations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing; a verified positive pre-employment test results in ineligibility for appointment.
• Must pass a physical examination and meet physical training standards: run 1.5 miles in 15 minutes or less, complete a 40-yard dash from prone in 9 seconds or less, and complete the specified sit-up and push-up requirements; all four categories must be completed with a combined score of at least 100 points.
• Must successfully complete an intensive 8–10-week basic training program at Grand Coulee, including defensive tactics, handgun and rifle training and qualification, hand-to-hand combat, and tactical response training.
• Must pass annual employment physical training requirements; failure to pass after the additional 60-day opportunity may result in removal from federal service.
• Must carry and use firearms and meet initial and annual firearms proficiency standards; firearm proficiency failure may result in removal from the position.
• Must certify that they have no domestic-violence convictions, as required for firearm eligibility.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and purchase authority.
• Must meet at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level, including experience planning, coordinating, or distributing guard workload; administering training to protect personnel and property; or controlling access to or patrolling restricted areas.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
• Must provide resume documentation of work schedule and hours, as specified in the posting, to support experience crediting.
• Must upload proof of military service if claiming veterans’ preference.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period if required as a condition of employment.
• Must be prepared for physically and mentally demanding duties, including patrolling, responding to incidents, and completing physical and firearms certifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day work of personnel assigned to a variety of duties, including equipment and personnel inspections, shift assignments, and rotations.
• Enforce rules and regulations governing vehicle use, parking, building and facility access, and breaches of physical security controls such as locks, gates, electronic security systems, and barriers.
• Inform employees about applicable policies, procedures, and management practices.
• In emergency situations, potentially assume command and control of a fully integrated small tactical response team and lead peers.
• Protect government property, employees, visitors, and fellow security team members.
• Complete assigned security duties, including foot patrol and response to incidents.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits eligibility dependent on position type and other factors.
• Additional pay of 25% of basic salary for working Sundays, 10% of basic salary for working nights, and applicable pay for working holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed