Field Security Specialist - Night/Weekend Shifts

Obsolete Site; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Detrick seeks a security guard to perform duties to protect personnel and property, enforce installation regulations, control access, verify identifications, and conduct patrols.

Candidates must obtain Secret clearance eligibility, work varied shifts including nights and weekends, and meet medical and training requirements in line with AR 190-56 and NCIC operations. This role supports DoD mission readiness and requires a professional, disciplined approach.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Shift work is required; hours include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must undergo annual medical exams and pass physical agility tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform security guard duties to detect and prevent theft, damage, accidents, trespass, sabotage and espionage.
• Enforce security regulations of the installation.
• Control access of vehicles and pedestrians to installation.
• Verify identification using IDs, badges, biometrics, and other means.
• Admit or deny entry or arrange escorts as appropriate.
• Conduct vehicle searches and inspections.
• Patrol perimeters, roadways, parking and other high-traffic areas.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Shift work

Physical fitness

Tools

NCIC terminals

DASG equipment

Job description

Fort Detrick seeks a security guard to perform duties to protect personnel and property, enforce installation regulations, control access, verify identifications, and conduct patrols.

Candidates must obtain Secret clearance eligibility, work varied shifts including nights and weekends, and meet medical and training requirements in line with AR 190-56 and NCIC operations. This role supports DoD mission readiness and requires a professional, disciplined approach.