Lead Security Guard

United States Army Installation Management Command; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) in Huntsville, AL, is recruiting for a Direct Hire Authority security position. The role services as a Shift Supervisor, exercising direct supervision over a guard force shift and subordinate Security Guards within DoD operations.

The posted salary range is $50,460–$75,059 per year, with a Secret security clearance required. Applications close on 2026-11-23 under the Public hiring path.

Qualifications

• Qualification must be met by experience; education substitution is not permitted.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of a shift security team, directly overseeing a guard force shift and its subordinate Security Guards.

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) handles the day-to-day operations of Army installations.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a Shift Supervisor who exercises direct supervision of the activities of a guard force shift consisting of subordinate Security Guards.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Army Installation Management Command, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 – $75059/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.