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SECURITY GUARD

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Oak Harbor, WAFull-time$47–68K/yrPosted 5mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$47–68K/yr
Location
Oak Harbor, WA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Commander, Navy Installations Command is hiring a SECURITY GUARD. This public notice flyer announces anticipated Security Guard vacancies at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS‑04 grade level or meet education substitution criteria, and possess a Secret security clearance. The role involves vehicle inspection, traffic control, and emergency response duties to ensure installation safety.

Key focus areas include Serve as a member of the entry control/vehicle inspection team conducting private and commercial vehicle inspections, Be an integral part of the inspection process ensuring safety of inspectors, and Retain all persons found unauthorized to enter the installation.

Successful candidates bring 1 Year GS-04 Grade Level Experience, 6 Months General Experience, and 6 Months Specialized Experience. Important skills include Applying Federal Instructions And Regulation Governing Vehicle Inspections, Using Detection Devices For Vehicle Inspection, Communicating Effectively Orally, Communicating Effectively In Writing, Persuasively Presenting Facts, and Applying Federal Instructions And Regulations. Preferred (not required): Retain Unauthorized Persons, Sound Decision Making, Directing Vehicle And Pedestrian Traffic, and Emergency Response.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Applying Federal Instructions and Regulation Governing Vehicle InspectionsUsing Detection Devices for Vehicle InspectionCommunicating Effectively OrallyCommunicating Effectively in WritingPersuasively Presenting FactsRetain Unauthorized PersonsSound Decision MakingDirecting Vehicle and Pedestrian TrafficEmergency ResponseApplying Federal Instructions and RegulationsUsing Detection DevicesCommunicating EffectivelyDecision MakingDirecting Traffic

Qualifications

1 Year Experience at GS-04 Grade Level or Equivalent6 Months General Experience6 Months Specialized ExperienceSecret Security Clearance2 Years Above High School

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. 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. Security clearance required: Secret

Education SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience: GS-04: 2 years above high school IF CLAIMING EDUCATION, FAILURE TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS/ITEMIZED LIST WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.

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