Security Guard

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' ERDC Security Office in Vicksburg, MS is seeking a Security Guard (DK-0085-03, GS 6-7). The role focuses on protecting personnel, property, materials, and equipment, and supporting anti-terrorism and security measures.

This Direct Hire Authority vacancy offers a competitive pay range of $48,287.00–$65,599.00 per year and requires a Secret security clearance. Applications close on 2026-10-12; open to Public under DHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Some federal jobs allow substitution of education for experience; for this job you must meet the qualification using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage in protecting personnel, property, materials, and equipment against injury, damage, fire, theft, and possible acts of sabotage, espionage, and terrorism.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Security Office being filled as a Security Guard DK-0085-03 (GS 6 - 7) and will be filled at Vicksburg, MS: $48,287.00- $65,599.00

Key Responsibilities

Engage in protecting personnel, property, materials, and equipment against injury, damage, fire, theft, and possible acts of sabotage, espionage, and terrorism.

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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $48287 – $65599/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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