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LEAD SECURITY GUARD

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
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Summary

You will serve as a LEAD SECURITY GUARD in the Force Protection (Security) Department of NAVAL SECURITY FORCES NAPLES.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/09/2025 to 07/14/2025
Salary
$38,407 to - $49,927 per year

Locality pay is not authorized overseas.

Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naples, Italy
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
6
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ST-12758785-25-GDD
Control number
840296100

Duties

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  • You will respond to breaches in physical controls (e.g., locks, fences, gates, barriers, or ocean front trespassing) to support security efforts.
  • You will monitor alarm systems to detect , interrupt, and identify criminal activity.
  • You will direct traffic during emergencies and normal rush hour traffic to ensure that the entry control process is conducted.
  • You will complete security documentation (e.g., logs, records, journals) that may be used as evidence.
  • You will transfer custody of detainees to other law enforcement agencies to support security efforts.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf
  • This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
  • May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations
  • You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This position requires that the selectee to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Must be able to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis.
  • Must possess a valid state driver's license.
  • Must be currently qualified in the use of firearms and I am willing and able to be armed in the performance of my duties.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
  • Must be willing and able to submit to a pre-employment physical exam prior to employment.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Confirm identification and authorization of persons and vehicles accessing the grounds to prevent unauthorized entry; 2) Confirm facilities, locks, alarms, fences, gates, or other barriers are closed/locked or open/unlocked depending on the time of day and the conditions that apply; 3) Monitor personnel movements to and from a controlled access area to protect lives and organizational assets; and 4) Detain violators of laws, and regulations to turn them over to Federal or civil police or other law enforcement officers for arrest or posting of collateral.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

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 must successfully attend and graduate from the established Navy Security Guard Training Course consisting of various subjects pertaining to vehicle entry / access control, building security checks, CCTV monitoring, and other security guard related duties. You must successfully pass the basic training academy and required annual sustainment training, including: Non-Lethal Weapon training, first aid / CPR, and approved physical agility/readiness testing. (in accordance with the CNICINST 5530.14 series).

You will perform periodic proficiency examinations in the use of non-lethal weapons.

You will be required to render honors (salute) while manning ECPs.

You will be able to discern colors, contrast and depth in accordance with OPM standards.

Physical Demands: Work requires considerable and/or strenuous physical exertion such as lifting/dragging heavy objects over 50 lbs., prolonged standing, crouching or crawling in restrictive areas during inspection activities, defending oneself and others during a physical attack. Work requires to successfully complete a periodic Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and must routinely participate in defensive tactics, handcuffing and non-lethal weapons qualification requiring physical stamina and agility (in accordance with CNICINST 5530.14 series).

Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors in the heat, cold, rain and wind during the hours of daylight and darkness with work in or under extremely dangerous conditions. The work environment regularly involves high risk with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which requires a range of safety and other precautions. The incumbent/supervisor may also work in areas where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. These agents may include, but are not limited to fumes, noise, and heat.

Employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., protective vest [bullet resistant], ballistic helmet etc.) or other Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE) as necessary for the protection of the employee in the performance of your duties.

Education

Additional Information Continued:

Must obtain and maintain current certification for CPR and First Aid.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

Tour of duty will be 36 months.

To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, please go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx

Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily.

Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference.

Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • DECISIVENESS
  • FIREARMS
  • PHYSICAL SECURITY
  • SECURITY DOCUMENTATION



The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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