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Posted: January 31, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Security Guard

Indian Health Service

Department of Health and Human Services

Fresh

Salary

$36,464 - $47,334

per year

Closes

May 1, 2026

GS-3 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $26,979 - $35,074

Typical requirements: 6 months general experience. Some college or vocational training.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level security guard position with the Indian Health Service involves patrolling health care facilities, monitoring access to buildings, and ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors in places like Camp Verde, Arizona.

The role focuses on preventing threats, enforcing rules like parking regulations, and reporting any unusual issues to keep everyone secure.

It's a good fit for someone with basic experience in following procedures or protecting property, such as from military service or customer-facing jobs, who wants stable government work.

Key Requirements

  • Six months of general experience in administrative, technical, clerical, military, or similar roles involving following procedures and interacting with people
  • For GS-03: One year of post-high school education or a combination of education and general experience
  • For GS-04: Six months of specialized experience in protective services, such as guarding property against hazards like theft or fire, plus six months general experience
  • Acceptable specialized experience includes military guard duties, psychiatric nursing assistant roles, or work with protective organizations
  • For GS-04 alternative: Two years of post-high school education or a combination of education and experience
  • Must meet Time-In-Grade requirements if a current federal employee (one year at lower grade)
  • Restricted to applicants entitled to veterans' preference when available

Full Job Description

The position is located within Indian Health Service in various health care facilities throughout the nation.

The incumbent performs protective service work in guarding federally owned, leased buildings or property, protecting Government equipment, materials and controlling access into the facility along with public safety.

USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

NOTE: Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-03: Six (6) months of general experience in one or more of the following areas: 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.

or One (1) year of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university.

or Combination of post-high school education and general experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

GS-04: Six (6) months of General Experience and Six (6) months of Specialized Experience.

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: Experience such as work with a federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protection of life.

Such experience must have provided knowledge of protective systems and techniques.

Acceptable experience includes service in the Armed Services or Coast Guard that involved the performance of guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis.

Experience as a psychiatric nursing assistant or a similar position safeguarding patients is qualifying.

or Two (2) years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university.

or Combination of post-high school education and general experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.

Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration. Major Duties:

All Grade levels MAY NOT be available at all locations. 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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/31/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/1/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IHS-26-HQ-12868197-ESEP/MP