Security Guard

National Gallery of Art • Washington, DC

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Protection Services at the National Gallery of Art safeguards the museum’s collections, visitors, staff, facilities, and information. Security Guards serve as armed guards at stationary posts or patrol heavily trafficked public areas and locations vulnerable to crime, theft, vandalism, or other damage. They inspect exhibit areas, facilities, and perimeters during non-public hours to detect and report security breaches, property damage, fires, and other safety hazards. They also assist coworkers, Gallery staff, supervisors, and the public by providing information, instructions, and directions in a pleasant and tactful manner.

The position requires annual requalification with the department’s service weapon and recertification in First Aid, CPR, and physical assessment. Guards must complete the NGA training program and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid qualifications. The job involves armed security duties, physical exertion, and availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employment is subject to a pre-employment process that may include an interview, drug test, laboratory screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation. A misdemeanor or felony conviction for domestic violence makes an applicant ineligible under the Lautenberg Amendment.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility to the GS-05 level, involving protection of property against hazards such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass, or maintaining order and protecting life; alternatively, successfully completed accredited college or university study in any subject is qualifying.
• Competition is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans’ preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment.
• Maintain and provide a valid driver’s license.
• Maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid qualifications and requalify annually with the department’s service weapon.
• Attend and successfully complete the NGA training program.
• Be able to read and understand written material in the language of the security force.
• Be medically capable of performing the essential duties; stated medical requirements include good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear conversational speech.
• Be able to lift and carry safety equipment weighing up to 20 pounds and wear an equipment belt weighing up to 10 pounds during a tour of duty.
• Be able to ascend and descend stairways, fixed vertical ladders, and spiral stairways; patrol low-light areas and uneven interior and exterior surfaces for up to 2.5 hours continuously without a break; push, pull, slide, or lift doors, hatches, or gates weighing up to 60 pounds; and climb over or crawl under fixed obstructions in non-public areas.
• Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Pass applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a structured interview, drug test, laboratory screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation.
• A person convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence is ineligible for the position under the Lautenberg Amendment.

Responsibilities

• Deny admission to undesirable or unauthorized persons and prevent unauthorized removal of Gallery property.
• Serve as an armed security guard at stationary posts or patrol public areas and locations vulnerable to crime, theft, vandalism, and other damage.
• Inspect exhibit areas, building facilities, and perimeters during non-public hours for security breaches, property damage, fire, and other safety hazards; report findings.
• Provide coworkers, Gallery staff, supervisors, and members of the public with information, instructions, and directions in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Requalify annually with the department’s service weapon and recertify in First Aid, CPR, and physical assessment.
• Complete the NGA training program and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid qualifications.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with eligibility dependent on position type and work status.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health insurance.
• Leave.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement program.
• A recruitment incentive of up to $1,000 may be authorized, subject to availability and approval.

What This Job Offers

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