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SECURITY GUARD

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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Salary

$46,655 - $67,859

per year

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May 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 is for a security guard at a Navy installation in Everett, Washington, where you'll inspect vehicles, check IDs, control access to restricted areas, and respond to emergencies to keep the base safe.

It's a good fit for someone with prior experience in security or protection roles who can stay calm under pressure and follow procedures.

No advanced education is needed, but hands-on experience in similar tasks is key.

Key Requirements

  • Six months of general experience in administrative, technical, clerical, military, or service-oriented work following procedures
  • Six months of specialized experience in protecting property from hazards like fire, theft, or trespass, with knowledge of protective systems
  • For GS-05: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04, including examining IDs, regulating traffic, monitoring access, and inspecting vehicles
  • Ability to physically retain unauthorized persons and make quick decisions on entry control
  • Willingness to testify in court and respond to emergencies like accidents, fires, or terrorist situations
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background checks (implied for security roles)

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: You resume must demonstrate six months of general experience performing 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, AND six months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-03) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life.

Such experience must have provided knowledge of protective systems and techniques. NOTE: This information must be supported by your resume.

GS-05: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 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) Physically examining identification for access to restricted areas;2) Assisting with regulating pedestrian and vehicular traffic to maintain traffic flow and security operations;3) Monitoring personnel access into restricted areas; and 4) Preforming private and commercial vehicle inspections.

NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume.

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 serve as a member of the entry control/vehicle inspection team which conducts private and commercial vehicles inspections.
  • You will have the ability to retain all persons found to be unauthorized to enter the installation.
  • You may be required to appear as a competent witness in a court of law, may be required to testify on the results of investigations performed and violations observed.
  • You will make sound decisions regarding vehicle entry control issues based on experience and good judgment and direct vehicles and pedestrian traffic during emergencies and normal rush hour traffic.
  • You will take action in the event of emergency situations to include but not limited to: accidents/incidents/drills, fire or other natural disasters, motor vehicle/industrial accidents, political demonstrations, hostage/terrorist situations, etc.
  • You will perform other related duties, as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12894480-26-AML