SECURITY SPECIALIST
STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)
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Posted: February 19, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Lead Security Guard
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Stewart, Georgia
Salary
$50,460 - $65,599
per year
Type
Closes
February 27, 2026
GS-6 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of security guards at a U.S. Army base in Georgia, where you'll monitor access to secure areas, handle potential threats, and keep detailed records of daily activities.
It's a hands-on role focused on protecting people and property while guiding visitors and training others on security tools.
A good fit would be someone with prior experience in security or protection work, who is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a structured military environment.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience in protective services, such as guarding property against hazards like theft, fire, or trespass
- Experience maintaining order, protecting life, and using security systems or techniques
- Ability to enter data into automated systems and prepare reports on shift activities
- Skills in training coworkers on equipment and software use
- Proficiency in questioning suspicious individuals and controlling access for personnel and vehicles
- Capability to respond to security incidents, breaches, or threats
- Strong written communication for documenting incidents and investigations
Full 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: Serves as a Lead Security Guard assigned under the authority of the Senior Commander at IMCOM supported installations.
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 this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life and engaging in work with protective systems and techniques.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Major Duties:
- Enter data into automated information systems required to prepare reports or shift activity.
- Train co-workers on proper use of automation equipment and software.
- Provide information to visitors regarding the location of facilities and hours of operation.
- Question suspicious persons in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Control movement of personnel and vehicles accessing secure facilities.
- Respond to incidents involving security breaches or potential threats.
- Prepare written reports to document all incidents and investigations.
- Record visitor information prior to issuing access passes or badges for access.
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