Security Guard

Duties

• Independently performs, access control for pedestrians and vehicles utilizing standard operating procedures, written orders and regulatory requirement as a guide to access determination for a wide range of unique circumstances
• Authenticates identification through use of electronic means such as the Defense Information System for Security Web application (DISS).
• Serves as the initial point of contact for the installation's visitors which may include foreign nationals, government agents, elective officials, media and Very Important Persons (VIP).
• Reports suspicious activities, unauthorized entry, fires, medical emergencies, criminal acts or other hazards.
• Responsible for performing and resolving a full range of both standard procedural and non-recurring/unusual visitor access assignments.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Incumbent must pass a pre-employment physical examination as well as an annual physical examination.
• As a precondition and continuing condition of employment, the incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis testing under the Drug Abuse Testing Program IAW AR 600-85.
• This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position is designated key.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
• This position will require the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid local driver's license and a Government Operators License.
• This position requires the incumbent to carry firearms or other weapons authorized for their specific jurisdictions and required to qualify with assigned weapons on a semi- annual basis, to demonstrate skill/proficiency in their use.
• The incumbent is required to wear the DASG uniform IAW AR190-56 and maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene.
• This position requires the incumbent will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays on various shifts in accordance with assigned schedule.
• Incumbent is required to work overtime as directed and is subject to recall for emergency overtime.
• This position requires the incumbent to undergo training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
• This position requires the incumbent to submit to and pass a Physical Agility Test annually IAW AR 190-56.
• This position requires the incumbent must qualify and remain qualified with the Individual Reliability Program (AR 190-56).
• This is a key designated position that cannot be vacated during a national emergency or disaster without seriously impairing the capability of the parent organization to function effectively.

Qualifications

This is an open continuous announcement. The announcement will close, without notice, when all the vacancies have been filled. The first applicant list will be pulled on 09 July 2026, which means the applications received between 18 June and 08 July 2026 will be the first to be reviewed. Applicant lists will be pulled in three week increments until the vacancies have been filled.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.

Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includesthe protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life; experience with operating requirements, methods, and procedures to control access to highly sensitive national defense materials and systems. Experience with maintenance of assigned weapons and related equipment.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Reading Comprehension
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Program (CP)
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.