Security Guard

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Dahlgren, VA

About The Position

This public notice flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated Security Guard vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and vacancies may or may not be filled from it. The Security Guard serves as the first layer of defense in a security-in-depth concept, deterring, detecting, delaying, assessing, responding to, defeating, and documenting unauthorized access to Navy installations, property, and designated restricted areas. The role performs installation access control for pedestrians and vehicles, applying standard operating procedures, written orders, and regulatory requirements to assess a wide range of circumstances. The guard is expected to demonstrate professionalism, tact, courtesy, and firmness while performing force protection duties. The position is designated Key/Emergency-Essential and Mission Essential, requiring immediate and continuing support to combat operations or combat-essential systems, and continuity of operations or mission-essential tasks. It may involve travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and requires the ability to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. Irregular hours, including overtime, shifts, weekends, holidays, and rotating hours, are often required. Applicants must meet federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship, suitability, a valid driver's license, a pre-appointment physical examination, required security clearance, drug screening and random testing, and firearm qualification and proficiency requirements. The position is filled under the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Must successfully pass the Department of the Navy E-Verify employment verification check.
Retired military members appointed within 180 days after retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
Must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana; the position is also subject to random testing.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must be qualified and certified to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-4 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must include the ability to clearly and effectively articulate and present directions.
Specialized experience must include receiving, authenticating, and vetting visitors entering an installation.
Specialized experience must include using techniques to regulate traffic flow.
Specialized experience must include knowledge of firearm use and related matters, including ammunition, range regulations, maintenance, and safety.
Must meet any applicable pre-employment requirements and attend scheduled appointments.

Responsibilities

Deter, detect, delay, assess, respond to, defeat, and document unauthorized access to Navy installations, property, and designated restricted areas.
Perform installation access control for pedestrians and vehicles using standard operating procedures, written orders, and regulatory requirements.
Assess a wide range of unique circumstances related to installation access.
Demonstrate professionalism, tact, courtesy, and firmness while carrying out force protection duties.
Provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or availability of combat-essential systems.
Ensure continuity of operations and completion of tasks designated as essential to the mission.
Maintain firearm qualification and proficiency.