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Supervisory Security Guard (Military Ocean Terminal)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
596th U.S. Army Transportation Surface Brigade, Police/Security Division
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Summary

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About the Position: The Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) Shift Supervisor serves at one of the two Military Ocean Terminals (MOT) in the United States. Guards at these locations must be trained in a variety of security competencies to include patrol boat operations, patrol operations, waterside security and rail security.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
08/08/2025 to 08/18/2025
Salary
$55,328 to - $71,932 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 8
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Southport, NC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The business travel requirement is 15%.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
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
MCGT259718268501HW
Control number
842818700

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Duties

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  • Serve as the DASG Shift Supervisor consisting of subordinate Security Guards and Lead Security Guards who are responsible for providing security measures against theft, fire, accident, pilferage, trespass, sabotage, and espionage.
  • Participate in antiterrorism committees and fusion cells to protect critical resources.
  • Use a variety of state-of-the-art physical security equipment to protect MOT national security assets from all threats to include waterborne, vehicle-borne, rail-borne and airborne to include drone technology.
  • Direct work for subordinate personnel to prevent or control threats, sabotage, hostage-taking, or other criminal activities.
  • Serve as Officer of the Guard and Supervisor for guard force shift to provide maximum security measures.
  • Conduct the inspection of posts and vehicles in all areas to ensure full compliance with security and safety measures.
  • Distribute and balance workload among employees to maintain workflow.
  • Perform waterside security patrols of U.S. Military and foreign ships at berth to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Conduct on-the-job training for employees in accordance with established policies and practices.
  • Perform administrative actions such as writing reports and completing forms to document incidents.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
  • A pre-appointment and annual physical examination is required, and the candidate must pass all medical examinations.
  • The candidate must meet established hearing and vision standards.
  • The candidate must successfully pass physical agility tests in accordance with AR 190-56 and meet ongoing fitness standards.
  • The candidate is required to submit to drug testing urinalysis on a recurring basis, in accordance with AR 600-85.
  • The candidate must be able to carry firearms.
  • The candidate must pass periodic skill proficiency examinations and maintain current certifications in the use of firearms.
  • Must wear a uniform and may be required to use protective clothing or gear as necessary.
  • The candidate is required to work rotating shifts and outside of normal duty hours, including weekends and holidays.
  • The candidate must participate in regularly scheduled training in the techniques of use of force, counter-terrorism, first aid, CPR, firearms, search and seizure, and security operations.
  • This position is covered by the 1998 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (18U.S.C. 922) Persons convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
  • The candidate must be able to fulfill the duties of an inclement weather essential position.
  • The candidate must possess a valid State and Government Driver’s License to operate vehicles up to 1 1/2 tons.
  • Temporary duty (TDY) business travel to worldwide locations is required less than 25% of the time.
  • The candidate must be capable of heavy lifting in excess of 25 pounds.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Individual Reliability Program certification.
  • The candidate must possess the ability to swim.
  • A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
  • See "Additional Information" section for addition Conditions of Employment.

Qualifications

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.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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 specialized experience which includes 1) performing supervisory and/or leader duties in relation to the security guard force. 2) Performing human resource duties such as: conducting interviews for applicants, recommending guards for promotions and/or outstanding performance awards. 3) Patrolling restricted and limited access areas. 4) Inspecting personnel.

The OPM Qualification Standard identifies examples of experience, such as work with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. Such experience must have provided a knowledge of protective systems and techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • The candidate must obtain and retain one or more of the following U.S. Coast Guard licenses within one year of appointment: Small Boat Captain, Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) License, U.S. Army Marine Certification in accordance with Chapter 5, AR 56-9, or a Military Ocean Terminal Harbor Patrol Coxswain appointment. Failure to meet these requirements could lead to disciplinary actions.
  • Within the first two years of appointment, boat crew members must complete a swim assessment, Basic Maritime Officers Course (BMOC), Advanced Basic Maritime Officers Course, Rescue Boat Operations Course, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) courses - Basic Crew Member, Boat Search and Rescue, and Tactical Operator, as well as the Boat Safety Course and MOT personnel qualification standard. Failure to complete the training requirements may result in disciplinary actions.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • 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.
  • A Supervisory 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.
  • 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

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.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website

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