Security Officer-Chief of Police
Veterans Health Administration
Posted: February 13, 2026 (8 days ago)
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U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves monitoring security alarms, cameras, and notification systems to protect a Marine Corps air station in Yuma, Arizona, while handling related administrative tasks like logging incidents and updating rosters.
It's a support role in the police department focused on ensuring quick responses to potential threats.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in security monitoring or office admin who thrives in a structured, high-stakes environment.
You will serve as a SECURITY ASSISTANT (ALARM MONITOR) in the Provost Marshall Office/Marine Corps Police Department of MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA.
GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing administrative office security support, monitoring and troubleshooting electronic security systems, intrusion detection systems, alarms, mass notification and closed circuit television systems.
GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Perform administrative office security support, monitoring and troubleshooting electronic security systems (e.g intrusion detection systems, alarms, mass notification, closed circuit television systems); access a database to confirm the proper authorization of visit request; alert appropriate officials of apparent security violations to enforce security laws and regulations; and set, monitor, and secure alarms to protect areas where security requirements are enforced.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
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