Security Guard (Instructor)
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Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Experiences: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Presents security training and safety briefings to personnel using established lesson plans, 2. Controls entry points to verify personnel identification, check credentials, inspects incoming vehicles, and 3. Conducts facility patrols and emergency response actions to protect government property and report safety hazards.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). 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.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).
Develop, coordinate, and deliver classroom and field training programs.,Evaluate trainee performance through testing, observation, and counseling.,Maintain training records and ensure required certifications remain current.,Develop and update lesson plans, training materials, and instructional aids.,Control access to the installation by verifying personnel, vehicles, cargo, and visitors.,Conduct patrols, inspections, and antiterrorism/force protection measures to safeguard facilities and assets.,Respond to alarms, security incidents, and emergencies using appropriate security and law enforcement procedures.,Operate security systems, surveillance equipment, and authorized lethal and less-lethal weapons.,Respond to medical, fire, security, and hazardous material emergencies as a first responder.,Provide CPR, AED, and basic first aid until relieved by emergency personnel.,Preserve crime scenes, protect evidence, and assist with preliminary investigations.,Coordinate with law enforcement, fire, medical, and emergency management personnel during incidents.,Perform armed security guard duties protecting Military Ocean Terminal assets, personnel, facilities, and transportation systems.
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This job's listed pay is 17% below the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
Official routes: USCIS
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