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Supervisory Security Guard

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$47,738 - $62,057

per year

Closes

May 20, 2026

GS-7 Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of security guards at a U.S. Army base in Alabama, overseeing daily patrols, access control, and equipment management to keep the installation safe.

You'll plan shifts, develop training, and ensure everything runs smoothly during your assigned hours.

It's a great fit for someone with military or security leadership experience who thrives in a structured, team-oriented environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent, leading security personnel in protective organizations
  • Experience making work assignments to ensure patrol coverage in assigned areas
  • Proficiency in using security monitoring and access control systems to authorize entry
  • Knowledge of protective systems and techniques from military, federal, state, or private security roles
  • Ability to develop training plans based on regulations and approved courses
  • Skills in supervising subordinates, planning work, setting priorities, and scheduling
  • U.S. citizenship required

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) handles the day-to-day operations of Army installations. ****This is an open continuous announcement.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the organization.

**** Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service or have a break in service may be authorized.

Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Leading personnel who perform security procedures with a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization; 2) Making work assignments to ensure that guard coverage is provided to patrol areas; and 3) Utilizing security monitoring systems and /or access control system to authorize entry.

Such experience must have provided a knowledge of protective systems and techniques.

Acceptable experience includes service in the Armed Services or Coast Guard that involved the performance of guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis. Major Duties:

  • Develop training plans based on approved training courses and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure proper accountability of all sensitive items, weapons and equipment.
  • Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
  • Serve as a Shift Supervisor who exercises direct supervision of the activities of a guard force shift consisting of subordinate Security Guards.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MCFT-26-12839062-DHAS