Supervisory Security Guard
United States Army Installation Management Command
Posted: February 23, 2026 (0 days ago)
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United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Salary
$63,940 - $83,119
per year
Type
Closes
This job involves leading a team of security guards on a shift at a U.S. Army installation, overseeing daily operations to protect people and property while ensuring everyone follows security rules.
You'll handle planning work schedules, reviewing reports, and training staff on things like weapon use and threat prevention.
It's a great fit for someone with prior supervisory experience in law enforcement or security who thrives in a structured, high-responsibility environment.
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: Serves as a Shift Supervisor for the Security Guard force. Who May Apply: US Citizens: In 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 which includes 1) Managing a range of law enforcement functions and activities such as the protection of life and property, physical security, access control and /or anti-terrorism measures, and reviewing law enforcement reports; (2) Planning and/or coordinating the activities of a shift; and (3) Providing advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Major Duties:
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