The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal, and Urban operated facilities and programs.
The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
COMPETITION FOR SECURITY GUARD POSITIONS IS RESTRICTED BY LAW TO PERSONS ENTITLED TO VETERANS PREFERENCE AS LONG AS SUCH APPLICANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR APPOINTMENT.
One (1) permanent full-time Security Guard in the Security Department located at the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, Crownpoint, NM. Incumbent performs protective services guarding Federally owned or leased buildings and property. Protects Government equipment and controls access to the facilities.
Who May Apply:
· Merit Promotion Plan - Current and former career or status employees.
· Excepted Service Examining Plan - Indian Preference or Schedule A applicants.
· Veterans Preference - Include Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) applicants.
Position Details:
· No government housing
· Relocation expenses are not authorized and will not be paid
· Position covered by PL 101-630
· Bargaining unit position
TRAVEL REQUIRED