Supervisory Security Guard.

Obsolete Site; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a Security Guard Supervisor to plan and supervise guard shift activities, ensuring physical security and enforcement of laws on the installation. The role involves monitoring for violations, reporting incidents, and maintaining accountability for sensitive items and equipment.

The incumbent will conduct post checks, verify compliance with security policies, and work with firearms training and related certifications.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience leading personnel who perform security procedures.
• Ability to assign work and ensure guard coverage for patrol areas.
• Experience using security monitoring systems and access control to authorize entry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise security guard shift activities to maintain physical security and enforce laws.
• Observe and detect violations during guard shifts to maintain installation security.
• Report incidents of theft, accidents, or unauthorized activities by completing detailed reports.
• Ensure proper accountability of all sensitive items, weapons and equipment.
• Conduct post checks of personnel and areas to verify compliance with security policies.

Skills

Leadership

Shift supervision

Access control systems

Security monitoring systems

Incident reporting

Firearms proficiency

Law enforcement knowledge

Compliance training

Tools

NCIC terminals

Electronic equipment certifications

Job description

• Plan and supervise security guard shift activities to maintain physical security and enforce laws.
• Observes and detects violations of laws, policies, and procedures during guard force shifts to maintain installation security.
• Reports incidents of theft, accidents, or unauthorized activities by completing detailed reports and forms.
• Ensure proper accountability of all sensitive items, weapons and equipment.
• Conducts post checks of personnel and areas of responsibility to verify compliance with security policies.

Duties

• Plan and supervise security guard shift activities to maintain physical security and enforce laws.
• Observes and detects violations of laws, policies, and procedures during guard force shifts to maintain installation security.
• Reports incidents of theft, accidents, or unauthorized activities by completing detailed reports and forms.
• Ensure proper accountability of all sensitive items, weapons and equipment.
• Conducts post checks of personnel and areas of responsibility to verify compliance with security policies.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
• IAW AR 190-56, employees and applicants must maintain high conduct and meet Individual Reliability Program standards, including social adjustment, emotional stability, sound judgment, dependability, flexibility, and performance under pressure.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the NCIC terminals.
• IAW AR 600-85, a DA Form 5019 Condition of Employment must be assigned for mandatory drug testing. Drug testing designated position. Individuals agree to submit to a urinalysis on a random/recurring basis, in accordance with (IAW) AR 600-85.
• Shift work may be required, with varying hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be directed as needed, and employees are subject to recall during emergencies.
• Incumbent must be proficient with assigned firearms, pass initial qualification, and re-qualify semi-annually. All weapons training and qualifications will be conducted in accordance with AR 190-56.
• Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability. Standard for medical exams are prescribed in AR 190-56 “The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program”.
• Incumbent must successfully complete security guard training.
• Employee must be trained and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and must know first aid. May act as a first responder in a medical emergency.
• Incumbent may be required to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other protective equipment, and may be required to be certified in the use of aerosol irritants and baton.
• Incumbent must maintain physical fitness and pass an annual Physical Agility Test (PAT). Failure to meet PAT standards per AR 190-56, including after a second attempt within 90 days, will result in separation.
• Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license. Loss of license may result in removal from the position.
• Must wear the Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform IAW AR 190-56, maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene.
• Employee must obtain and maintain applicable certifications in operating various electronic equipment and sensors.
• Must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments.
• Employee must support the installation’s security response, including carrying and deploying a riot baton, protective shield, and using non-lethal munitions when required.
• TDY travel is occasionally required.
• LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Leading personnel who perform security procedures with a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization; 2) Making work assignments to ensure that guard coverage is provided to patrol areas; and 3) Utilizing security monitoring systems and /or access control system to authorize entry. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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

• Physical Security
• Security Assessment
• Security Enforcement

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

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.

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
• This is a(n) Operational Support Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.