Job Description

Security Guard Position at Tooele Army Depot

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c). About the position: Serves as a Security Guard, GS-0085-06 with the Joint Munitions Command at Tooele Army Depot, Law Enforcement & Security Division.

Opening and closing dates: 06/03/2025 to 08/04/2025.

Salary: $44,117 - $57,354 per year.

Location: Many vacancies in Tooele Army Depot, UT.

This job is open to the public. U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties:

• Guard and patrol, on foot or by vehicle, controlled and limited security areas.
• Protect persons, property, and security information against hazards such as fire, espionage, trespass, theft, and accidental or willful.
• Ensure buildings are secure and there are no safety or security deficiencies, and initiate the proper action to correct problems.
• Assist local authorities in the event of an emergency situation by setting up road blocks, investigate accidents, enforce motor vehicle regulations, and direct traffic.
• Monitor the radio networks, maintain logs of patrol and events happening during shift.
• Utilize extraordinary security measures and special knowledge and skills to protect arms and ammunition and other materials potentially hazardous to the health and safety of the public.

Requirements:

Conditions of employment:

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical examination (physical, emotional and mental stability).
• Must successfully pass entry level and annual re-certification of physical fitness/ability test.
• Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug test and then annually through random testing thereafter.
• "May" be subject to a one year probationary period unless requirement previously met as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• Position requires rotating shift work which may include fluctuating tours of duty to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must maintain requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) in accordance with AR 190-56, The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program.
• Must meet requirements under 18 USC 922(g)(9) (The Lautenberg Amendment); and sign the DD Form 2760 (Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition).
• Required to wear prescribed uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification, and must qualify semi-annually thereafter in the use of assigned firearms/weapons.

Qualifications:

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.

Specialized Experience: One year of experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent with a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved conducting patrols to identify potential hazards to property and facilities such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; and control the access of personnel and/or vehicles to the installation or facility.

Additional information:

• This announcement will remain open until all open vacancies are filled. First consideration will be given to applicants who apply on/before 16 JUNE 2025. Next consideration will be given to applicants who apply after that date.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.
• 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 trial/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.

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