Security Guard

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized U.S. Citizen.
• You must successfully complete a background investigation before being appointed to the position.
• You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• You must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Motor Vehicle Driver License, without impeding restrictions, issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
• You must successfully demonstrate firearm proficiency within six months of your appointment, and semi-annually thereafter.
• You must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment physical fitness assessment.
• You must be able to possess and carry a firearm: Any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition [Title 18, USC Section 922(g)(9)], (Lautenberg Amendment Gun Control Act).
• You must obtain and maintain, within 90 days of appointment, a first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications.
• You must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination, and annually thereafter.
• You must pass a pre-employment drug test and pass periodic drug testing thereafter. A positive result will prevent employment or subject the incumbent to disciplinary action, up to removal from the position.
• You must be able to lift and carry up to 44 pounds unassisted, and you must be able to lift and carry 45 pounds or more with assistance.
• You must be able to sustain periods of substantial walking, bending, stooping, standing, crouching, stretching, and reaching; the pre-employment medical examination will evaluate all such requirements.
• You may required to work overtime.
• You must obtain and maintain direct deposit of your federal pay.