This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/654489200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world. Cooper Hewitt is the nation’s only museum dedicated to historic and contemporary design, with a collection of over 210,000 design objects spanning thirty centuries.
Learn more about this agency05/13/2022 to 05/18/2022
$37,522 - $48,778 per year
GS 04
No
Not required
No
Permanent - Federal
Full-Time
Competitive
05 - Full Performance Level (FPL) is GS-05.
No
Yes
22DH-AW-307266A-DEU-OPS
654489200
This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
This position is located in the Office of Protection Services for the Smithsonian Institute. The position provides physical protection of museum property and grounds, and which enforces Institution rules regarding safety and protection of staff and visitors within the Institution's boundaries.
Typical duties:
Conditions of Employment
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS:
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Physical Demands: Work may require physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, and similar activities and lifting and carrying of heavy objects of 50 pounds or less, such as two-way radios. Must be physically able to pursue, subdue, apprehend and detain individuals.
This position requires pre-employment drug screening.
This position requires annual (at a minimum) with the standard security force firearm (handguns, rifles and shot guns), OC Spray and ASP Baton. This position requires selectee(s) to be able to wear and be able to employ all issued weapons while on duty. Must obtain and maintain CPR and AED qualifications. Failure to re-qualify will result in removal from the position.
This position requires selectee(s)to undergo and pass a recurring medical examination.
This is a “Direct Hire” solicitation. Vacancies are open to the public, and agencies are not required to apply rating procedures or veterans preference. The Smithsonian will continue to make employment offers to qualified candidates with veterans preference whenever possible.
Issuance of a final offer of employment from SI is contingent upon you successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, including a structured interview, drug test, laboratory screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation.
You qualify for this position if you possess 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-03 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system. For this position general and specialized experience is defined as:
General Experience: Experience such as administrative, technical, clerical, military, or other work that involved following written procedures, rules, or regulations in contacts with coworkers, supervisors, or members of the public to provide a service, respond to inquiries, or obtain information.
Specialized Experience: 1) Following established security officer rules, procedures, and methods to perform security duties, 2) Enforcing personnel access control to non-public or public areas, 3) Providing initial first responder care, and 4) Gathering statements and facts to prepare reports regarding offenses and incidents.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
Or Education: 2 years above high school
Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
A Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.
This position is included in the bargaining unit.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAjobs system will not be considered for this position. With your work experiences, please be clear and precise in describing your duties. We will not make assumption regarding your experiences.
Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.
Your application package should include the following documents:
Resume - Your resume can be uploaded and attached to your application or created using the USA Jobs on-line resume builder. Ensure your resume contains the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), job-related qualifications, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary for each employment period. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is submitted. Failure to include this information may result in disqualification for the position.
For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note:
At the end of the application process you will be able to create and save a PDF file that contains your responses to the assessment questions. You may save this file as initial receipt of your application. After the job announcement closes, you will receive an email from the Smithsonian with confirmation of receipt. The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job. Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks. We will send you an e-mail to update you as we go through phases of the application review process. You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS;" e-mailing vacancy.info@si.edu; or by contacting the Office of Human Resources Representative listed. Additional Information:
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/654489200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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