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Security Guard

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The position is located within the Indian Health Service at various health care facilities throughout the nation. The position performs protective service duties, including guarding federally owned or leased buildings and property, protecting Government equipment and materials, controlling facility access, and supporting public safety. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Patrol building and grounds to prevent property, patients, employees and visitors from the threat of danger. Enforce Health Center parking rules and regulations and monitor parking areas. Provide internal building security by monitoring doors, locks, windows, and examine and report any tampered locks. Uses daily sign in journal making notations of unusual circumstances out of the ordinary.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. A valid state driver's license is required for this position and must be maintained as a condition of employment. On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Position may be subject to rotating shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Physical Demands: The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. Selectee(s) must maintain an active bank account with a financial institution to receive salary payments through electronic direct deposit. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

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