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Posted: March 17, 2026 (0 days ago)

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SECURITY GUARD

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Salary

$45,409 - $59,031

per year

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March 23, 2026More Navy jobs →

GS-5 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.

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

Job Description

Summary

This security guard position at a Navy installation in Gulfport, Mississippi, involves checking IDs, inspecting vehicles and packages, and controlling who enters restricted areas to keep the base safe.

It also includes helping during emergencies like accidents or drills to protect people and property.

A good fit would be someone with prior experience in security or access control who is reliable, detail-oriented, and able to stay calm under pressure.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level in federal or equivalent private/public sector
  • Experience authenticating identification for access to restricted areas
  • Experience regulating pedestrian and vehicular traffic to maintain flow and security
  • Experience granting or denying personnel access into restricted areas
  • Experience performing private and commercial vehicle inspections and package inspections per procedures
  • Ability to assist in emergency situations such as accidents, drills, fires, or terrorist incidents
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary security clearances (implied for Navy role)

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.

Your resume must also 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: 1) Authenticating identification for access to restricted areas 2) Regulating pedestrian and vehicular traffic to maintain traffic flow and security operations 3) Granting or denying personnel access into restricted areas 4) Performing private and commercial vehicle inspections and package inspections following prescribed procedures to ensure only authorized property is brought into or removed from facilities.

**NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.

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:

  • You will control access and departures of vehicles and pedestrians in controlled areas to prevent unauthorized access.
  • You will serve as member of entry control/vehicle inspection team, which conducts private and commercial vehicle inspections.
  • You will furnish technical direction to an entry control team to properly perform vehicle inspections.
  • You will inspect private and commercial vehicles to determine if safe to enter installation.
  • You will assist personnel during an emergency situation (e.g., accidents, drills, fire, natural disasters, motor vehicle or industrial accidents, political demonstrations, hostage or terrorist situations) to protect the safety of life and property.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12912716-26-JNR