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Supervisory Security Guard

United States Army Installation Management Command · Department of the Army · Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

Federal agencyGS-09
At a glance

A job with United States Army Installation Management Command in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. It pays $73,818–$95,969 per year at grade GS-09. Applications close on Oct 12, 2026 — 19 days left.

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

Main duties

  • Directs and supervises security guard operations through subordinate supervisors to ensure protection of personnel, government property, and installation facilities.
  • Oversees installation access control operations, including control of personnel and vehicle entry/exit at access control points.
  • Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisors and security guards across multiple shifts.
  • Ensures enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and installation security policies.
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Full details

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: This position is assigned to the US Army Garrison, Directorate of Emergency Services, Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) Division.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

What you will do

  • Directs and supervises security guard operations through subordinate supervisors to ensure protection of personnel, government property, and installation facilities.
  • Oversees installation access control operations, including control of personnel and vehicle entry/exit at access control points.
  • Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisors and security guards across multiple shifts.
  • Ensures enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and installation security policies.
  • Develops and administers security guard training programs involving weapons handling, emergency response, traffic control, search and seizure procedures, and use of force.
  • Coordinates security operations and maintains liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
  • Conducts inspections of guard personnel, weapons, equipment, and security procedures to ensure compliance with established standards.
  • Reviews incident reports and ensures corrective actions are taken for security violations, irregularities, or emergency situations.
  • Manages personnel actions including performance evaluations, leave administration, disciplinary actions, hiring recommendations, and employee development.
  • Develops staffing, manpower, and budget requirements for guard operations and related equipment/resources.
  • Responds to and directs actions during emergencies, disturbances, criminal incidents, accidents, and security threats.
  • Oversees patrol operations of restricted and controlled access areas to ensure installation security and protection of classified materials.
  • Supervises use of electronic intrusion detection systems, radios, traffic control devices, and other security equipment.
  • Makes operational decisions involving security procedures, workforce adjustments, and mission requirements to maintain effective security coverage.
  • Ensures compliance with physical security standards and installation emergency management plans.

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.1.
  • 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

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.

This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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(n) Security and Intelligence Career Program position aligned under the Operational Support Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit *** for more information.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized.

Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.

Must be medically able to wear chemical protective mask and overgarments for safety purposes.

Must obtain and maintain applicable certifications in operating various electronic equipment and sensors. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Loss of license may result in removal from the position.

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