Security Guard

Naval Air Systems Command•Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

You will serve as a Security Guard in the Physical Security Branch of the Security Division, Commands Operation Department of FLTREADCEN SOUTHEAST. You will provide guard services on permanent or rotating shifts and help ensure the security of Fleet Readiness Center, South East (FRCSE) facilities, equipment, and material. Duties include controlling personnel access to facilities and highly sensitive restricted areas by checking identification, inspecting vehicles entering and departing FRCSE, and conducting routine foot or vehicle patrols. During patrols, you will check for security breaches and potential hazards and ensure doors, windows, and other security measures are properly secured. This is a Mission Essential position. You may need to travel from your normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. The position may require rotating shift work. You must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty. The position may be filled at any grade level listed (GS-04 or GS-05). If selected below the full performance level, promotion to the next grade may be possible after meeting regulatory requirements and upon management recommendation; promotion is not guaranteed. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, depending on policy and funding availability. A federal employee benefits package is available, with eligibility depending on position type.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entrance on duty; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites.
GS-05: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-04 performing security-related duties such as controlling authorized access, monitoring identification, inspecting or monitoring premises, checking barriers and alarms, enforcing security measures, or responding to incidents.
GS-04: Six months of general experience involving work under written procedures, rules, or regulations, plus six months of specialized protective experience equivalent to GS-03; alternatively, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-03 performing security-related duties.
GS-04 qualifying education may be substituted with two years of education above high school; a transcript must be submitted when qualifying through education.
Within the Department of Defense, appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

Provide guard services on permanent or rotating shifts to help secure FRCSE facilities, equipment, and material.
Control personnel access to facilities and sensitive restricted areas by monitoring identification and authorizations.
Inspect vehicles entering and departing FRCSE.
Conduct routine foot or vehicle patrols of assigned areas.
Check for security breaches and potential hazards and ensure doors, windows, and other security measures are properly secured.
Ensure continuity of operations and/or completion of mission-essential tasks.