Security Guard

Commander, Navy Installations Command•San Diego, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Guard serves in the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Navy, at NAVBASE SAN DIEGO SEC DET. The position provides installation security by controlling access, directing traffic, inspecting vehicles, and supporting emergency response. The incumbent serves as the senior member of an entry control and vehicle inspection team and provides technical direction to team members. This is a mission-essential position requiring continuity of operations and rotating or uncommon tours that may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, call-backs, and 24-hour recall. The role is covered by a bargaining unit.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level, demonstrating experience authenticating identification for access to restricted areas; regulating pedestrian and vehicle traffic; granting or denying access to restricted areas; and inspecting private and commercial vehicles and packages under prescribed procedures.
Current, valid United States driver's license, to be obtained and maintained.
Successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and physical agility test, as well as a weapons qualification test commensurate with assigned duties.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing.
Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
Submit and sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition; individuals ineligible under the Lautenberg Amendment, including those convicted of a qualifying domestic-violence offense, are not eligible.
Candidates for law-enforcement-officer positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment, subject to applicable exceptions and waivers.
Federal employees applying for GS positions must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Participate in the direct deposit pay program and, if newly hired by the Department of the Navy, successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Retired military members appointed to a civilian position within 180 days after retirement are subject to applicable statutory provisions.

Responsibilities

Assist personnel during emergencies, including accidents, drills, fires, natural disasters, demonstrations, hostage situations, and terrorist situations, to protect life and property.
Control the entry and departure of vehicles and pedestrians in controlled areas to prevent unauthorized access.
Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic during emergencies or periods of increased traffic.
Provide technical direction to an entry control team conducting vehicle inspections.
Inspect private and commercial vehicles to determine whether they are safe to enter the installation.
Serve as the senior member of an entry control and vehicle inspection team conducting private and commercial vehicle inspections.
Maintain organization or facility continuity of operations and complete tasks designated as essential to the mission.
Respond to recall notifications and perform duties during rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.