Security Guard

This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for North Carolina State Government and UNC System current employees and eligible RIF candidates. Â

This posting is for three positions #65018421, 65030104, and 65030105.Â

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 Position 65030104 is a REPOST.  Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.

This position provides protective, security and public contact work in the operation of a State facility. Work in this class involves the responsibility for monitoring assigned areas for possible violation of laws and regulations, and patrolling property to guard property against fire, damage, and theft. Work in this class involves providing physical security through patrols of the interior and exterior of facilities, observing the activities of persons, using electronic security/surveillance systems, and reporting unusual, suspect, or hazardous activities/situations.

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Job responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited, to the following: Â

• Ensuring the safety of the public, staff, students, and others by enforcing rules of conduct.
• Monitoring access to areas; controlling traffic of people and vehicles to prevent overcrowding, traffic or parking congestion and other hazardous incidents.Â
• Providing general information to the public regarding exhibits, programs, special activities and/or directions.Â
• Checking location and use of emergency alarms and equipment, executing the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency; and maintaining daily records and reports.Â
• Ability to use security equipment (e.g., radios, switchboards/phones, flashlights, fire extinguishers, surveillance cameras, alarm panels, card access, or other electronic security systems).Â
• Ability to patrol, monitor, and guard assigned area.Â
• Ability to respond quickly and properly in emergency situations.Â
• Ability to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and the public to provide assistance and relay information.Â
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Â
  
  

 This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.Â

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Note to Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC01. State employees are encouraged to apply for

positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current

position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

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To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

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• Basic working knowledge of the standard safety, surveillance and/or security practices and equipment.Â
• Basic working knowledge of standard methods of reporting and/or handling emergencies (such as disturbances, fires, medical and security threats).Â
• Basic working knowledge of the items/property to be guarded.
  
  

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."  If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

May require the ability to complete emergency medical technician (EMT) training and meet re-certification standards as required.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Â We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

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DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Â Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Â Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.Â

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Â Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Â Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Â Â Â Â If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification
• The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Â Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). Â This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
  
  

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." Â If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. Â If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. Â If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Katrina Akins at katrina.akins@ncdps.gov.