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SECURITY GUARD

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

El Centro, California

Salary

$37,813 - $55,183

per year

Closes

June 26, 2026More Navy jobs →

GS-4 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $30,286 - $39,372

Typical requirements: 1 year general experience. 2 years college or associate degree.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a security guard at a Navy installation in El Centro, California, where you'll patrol areas, check IDs and vehicles for access, monitor alarms, and respond to suspicious activities to keep the base safe.

It's a good fit for someone with basic experience in security, military, or administrative roles who is reliable, follows rules closely, and can handle patrolling on foot or by vehicle in a structured environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to GS-03, including screening vehicles, verifying credentials, patrolling for suspicious activity, and maintaining security logs
  • For GS-03 level: At least 6 months of general experience in administrative, technical, clerical, military, or similar work following procedures and regulations
  • Ability to perform foot or vehicle patrols of perimeters, roadways, and high-traffic areas to ensure compliance with security procedures
  • Skills in monitoring and checking alarm systems to detect and respond to criminal activity
  • Experience interviewing individuals to verify information, obtain statements from witnesses, or handle incidents
  • Capability to apprehend or detain individuals per regulations and potentially testify in court
  • Proficiency in controlling access by checking credentials for personnel and vehicles, and directing traffic during emergencies

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

GS-04:Your resume must also demonstrate at least 6 months of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Screening and/or inspecting personal and commercial vehicles requesting installation access; 2) Controlling personnel access by verifying identification/credentials; 3) Patrolling buildings or perimeters for suspicious activity; and 4) Maintaining desk logs, desk journals, and pass-down logbooks to document security events.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least 6 months of general experience in one or more of the following areas: administrative, technical, clerical, military, or other work that involved following written procedures, rules, or regulations in contacts with coworkers, supervisors, or members of the public to provide a service, respond to inquiries, or obtain information.

GS-03:Your resume must also demonstrate at least 6 months of general experience in one or more of the following areas: administrative, technical, clerical, military, or other work that involved following written procedures, rules, or regulations in contacts with coworkers, supervisors, or members of the public to provide a service, respond to inquiries, or obtain information.

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/0000/security-guard-series-0085/ 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:

  • You will perform foot or vehicle patrol of perimeters, roadways, parking, and other high traffic areas to confirm the entry control process is following established procedures and regulations.
  • You will monitor alarm systems to detect, interrupt, and identify criminal activity. You will perform functional checks of alarm systems to certify proper operation of systems.
  • You will interview persons to obtain or verify information related to suspicious persons or activity. You will speak with witnesses or persons involved in accidents to obtain statements
  • You will apprehend or detain individuals in accordance with regulations or laws. You may serve as a competent witness in a court of law or testify on the results of violations.
  • You will check credentials of personnel or vehicles to control access to base posts, buildings, private property, or restricted areas. You will direct vehicles and pedestrian traffic during periods of emergency or increased traffic.
  • You will respond to rapid changes in conditions of readiness to maintain security.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12923116-26-MVP