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Security Guard (Military Ocean Terminal)

ARMY TRANSPORTATION · Department of the Army · Concord, California

Federal agencyGS-06
At a glance

A job with ARMY TRANSPORTATION in Concord, California. It pays $56,767$73,796 per year at grade GS-06. Applications close on Sep 28, 2026 — 12 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Open to the public
Clearance
Secret

Main duties

  • Closely observe a vast perimeter to include restricted waterways, rail entrances, access control points, entry control points and special security areas to prevent possible attempts at espionage, sabotage or unlawful intrusion.
  • Receive and apply instructions and training in the application of federal regulations, state regulations, DoD and Army regulations, security procedures, laws, guard orders, vehicle operations, boat operations, basic first aid.
  • Perform security guard duties in accordance with appropriate regulations to detect and prevent theft, damage, pilferage, accident, trespass, sabotage and espionage and to enforce the security and safety regulations of the terminal.
  • Control access of vehicles, pedestrians, boats, railcars and aircraft/drone access to the terminal.
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About the role

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 Security Guard at one of the Army Military Ocean Terminals in the Continental United States.:

What you will do

  • Closely observe a vast perimeter to include restricted waterways, rail entrances, access control points, entry control points and special security areas to prevent possible attempts at espionage, sabotage or unlawful intrusion.
  • Receive and apply instructions and training in the application of federal regulations, state regulations, DoD and Army regulations, security procedures, laws, guard orders, vehicle operations, boat operations, basic first aid.
  • Perform security guard duties in accordance with appropriate regulations to detect and prevent theft, damage, pilferage, accident, trespass, sabotage and espionage and to enforce the security and safety regulations of the terminal.
  • Control access of vehicles, pedestrians, boats, railcars and aircraft/drone access to the terminal.
  • Verify identification through use of identification cards, badges, biometrics, automated records, vehicle decals and placards, verbal questioning and other means to ascertain access requirements.
  • Guard and protect Federally owned property, buildings and equipment against trespass, theft, fire, and accidental or willful damage or destruction.
  • Monitor access to premises by verifying authorization using locally established badging systems that act as checks and balances on one another to eliminate a breach opportunity.
  • Perform vehicular patrol in restricted and administrative areas of the installation and on harbor patrol watercraft providing security measures for personnel, ships/boats and trains entering the terminal.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Documents you must provide

  • The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.
  • A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
  • As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
  • If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  • Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
  • For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement.
  • If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood.
  • The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
  • Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
  • Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
  • You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.
  • You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

What to expect next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Additional information

Additional Conditions of Employment: - Good eye/hand coordination is required to operate radios, security weapons and equipment.

Must be in sufficient physical condition to conduct assist in searching vehicles and persons and restraining persons.

Infrequently lifts persons involved in accidents/incidents; uses unarmed combat techniques for self-defense to subdue persons. - Incumbent must participate in regularly scheduled training in the techniques of use of deadly force, anti-/counter-terrorism, first aid, firearms, search and seizure, security operations and enforcement. - Must successfully complete initial and annual in-service security guard trainings. - Incumbent must maintain certification on law enforcement systems. - Must successfully pass the State's certification test required from the Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) security official (if required by the State). - Must obtain and retain one or more of the following U.S. Coast Guard licenses: Small Boat Captains Operator of Un-Inspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) License or a U.S. Army Marine Certification in accordance with Chapter 5, AR 56-9, or Military Ocean Terminal Harbor Patrol Coxswain within one year of being appointed to this position. - Within the first 2 years, HP crew members must complete a swim assessment, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) course- Basic Crew Member, Boat Search and Rescue and Tactical Operator, Boat Safety course, additional Maritime training courses, and MOT personnel qualification standard.

Failure to complete could lead to disciplinary actions. - Must be able to lift 35 pounds. - Temporary duty (TDY) required less than 25% of the time - Recruitment/Retention Incentive Available - Mild Climate, year round - Extensive Training Opportunities Available - Variety of Security Assignments Available - Variety of Shifts Available Additional Information - Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration - You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. - One year probationary period may be required. - Direct Deposit of Pay is required. - Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. - If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. - This is a Security & Intelligence Career Field position. - Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement - Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. - Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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