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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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June 2, 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 job involves working as a security guard at a Navy installation in Washington, where you'll inspect vehicles entering the base, ensure safety by using detection tools, and handle traffic and emergencies to protect the facility.

It's a good fit for someone with prior experience in security or inspections who communicates well and stays calm under pressure.

The role requires following federal rules and making quick decisions to keep unauthorized people out.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience equivalent to GS-04 in federal service or private/public sector for GS-05 level
  • Knowledge of federal instructions and regulations for conducting private and commercial vehicle inspections
  • Experience using detection devices to inspect vehicles for safety and entry to naval installations
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to persuasively present facts to individuals with differing viewpoints
  • Skill in making sound decisions on vehicle entry control based on experience and judgment
  • Capability to direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic during emergencies and normal operations

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-05: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of 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: *Experience applying federal instructions and regulation governing the procedures to conduct private and commercial vehicle inspections *Experience using detection devices used to inspect private and commercial vehicles to ensure the inspected vehicles are safe to entry the naval installation *Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing *Experience persuasively presenting facts as a result of individuals who may have a different point of view GS-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least 6 months of general and 6 months of specialized experience.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: *Experience applying federal instructions and regulation governing the procedures to conduct private and commercial vehicle inspections *Experience using detection devices used to inspect private and commercial vehicles to ensure the inspected vehicles are safe to entry the naval installation *Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing *Experience persuasively presenting facts as a result of individuals who may have a different point of view 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 be an integral part of the inspection process by ensuring the safety of the inspectors.
  • You will have the ability to retain all persons found to be unauthorized to enter the installation.
  • You will make sound decisions regarding vehicle entry control issues based on experience and good judgment.
  • You will have the ability to direct vehicles and pedestrian traffic during emergencies and normal rush hour traffic to ensure that the entry control process is run in accordance of established procedures and naval regulations.
  • 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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12897212-26-LPW