POSITION TITLE & GRADE:
Security Guard, CE-085-01
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION
Kaibeto Boarding School
Kaibeto, AZ
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORThe Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities. The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic experience. Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being. In performing this mission, the BIE takes into account the spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural aspects of school-aged children within their family and tribal community. To meet its trust responsibility to Indian Tribes, BIE works to strengthen education opportunities for American Indian students to be successful and competitive globally; to enhance student participation in their tribal communities; and support tribes in nation-building, in development of the next generation of tribal leaders.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE:This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The Security Guard will be under the supervision of the School Maintenance (Supervisor). Incumbent will provide security and protective services at a school complex enforcing rules and regulations to protect the life and property of individuals. Protects all government buildings and property by checking doors, windows, etc., to ensure that all are secure; maintains surveillance to detect and prevent fires, accidents, vandalism, trespass, and hazards. Takes immediate action to personally handle, request assistance or report such incidents, depending on the nature of the situation. Intercepts and questions all individuals in suspect situations to determine if they are authorized or unauthorized. Warns or removes unauthorized individuals from complex by persuasion when possible; escorts to or detains for proper authorities those individuals violating the rule of the complex. Gathers information, descriptions, license numbers, etc., for use by authorities when detention is impossible or unsafe. Engages in physical contact only when absolutely, necessary to safeguard property, the individual or persons in the immediate area. Alone or with requested assistance, subdues disorders, misbehavior and unacceptable acts involving students, staff, or staff dependents residing on the complex. Constantly monitors the students and others on campus concerning vandalism, illegal entry, presence or use of intoxicants, drugs, or other contraband. When possible, lawfully confiscates contraband and submits to proper authorities.
Refer to BIE Job Category Standards for additional qualification requirements and substitutions for education. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the BIE Job Category Standard.
High School or GED Diploma
A valid State Driver’s license is a prerequisite since the position requires operation of a motor vehicle in performance of work. The work requires driving throughout the school compound, transport of detainees and/or travel to meeting with law enforcement officials. A valid State Driver’s license must be maintained as a condition of employment; failure to do so will result in removal from the position.
In accordance with Department of Interior/Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Drug-Free Workplace Program all positions categorized to this job category are “Testing Designated Positions”.
BIE employees occupying Title 25 positions are required to be fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2(COVID-19). Accommodations may be possible.
Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters is required, glasses permitted. The ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, is required.
The position requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, driving, and similar activities. Employee engages is such exertions when responding to alarms, pursuing suspects, or participating in weapons or other kinds of training activities, or walking foot patrols in and around large school campus. Some positions may involve lifting and carrying heavy objects. The position requires common physical characteristics and abilities in agility and dexterity and the strength to pursue, apprehend, and detain uncooperative suspects, or defending oneself or others against physical attack. In addition, the applicant must possess emotional and mental stability.
SPECIAL REFERENCE:
Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.
NOTE: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
To apply for this position, submit a complete Application Package to include the following:
Form BIA 4432, available at Verification of Indian Preference for Employment (PDF), Verification of Indian Preference for employment, is required for claiming Indian Preference. The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the federally recognized tribe where the applicant is enrolled as a member. No other form will be accepted.
OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment can be located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf (will be required upon selection)
Indian Child Protection Requirement Form, must contain original signature and date (will be required upon selection). This position is covered by P.L. 101-647, Indian Children Protection Requirements, and persons convicted of crimes enumerated in the law are not eligible for the position. (2019 version) https://www.bie.edu/sites/default/files/documents/idc2-104343.pdf
Copy of Official College Transcripts can be submitted as verification of post-secondary education. (If selected, applicant must provide Official College Transcripts for final verification and pay setting.)
Form GSA 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record, available at: https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/motor-vehicle-operators-license-and-driving-record, (USE NONFILLABLE PDF VERSION). Optional during the application process; however, selectee will be required to submit as part of the pre-appointment process.
Copy of most recent SF-50, Notification of personnel Action, for current or former Federal employees to indicate prior Federal service and/or highest previous rate.
DD214 (member copy 4) for consideration of service credit for leave purposes.
Applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted by them in their applications.
Applications become part of the official record and will not be duplicated or returned.
This office will accept telefaxed applications.
Applications mailed using Government postage and/or envelopes are in violation of OPM and postal regulations and not be considered.
E-mailed applications/resumes will NOT be accepted.
Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by 10/14/21 - 12:30 pm, Mountain (DST).
Kaibeto Boarding School
P.O. Box 1420
Kaibeto, AZ 86053
For VERIFICATION of our receipt of your application-resume, please contact: Heather Aguero, Business Technician, 928-673-3480