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Security Guard (Open to U.S. Citizens)
Maritime Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-site Full-time Fort Eustis, VA $37K – $61K Apply by Jun 15, 2026 Security Guard ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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This position is located in the Office of Ship Operations, Office of the Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift, Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD). This position is established to protect and prevent loss of materials and ensure that no unauthorized access to the facility is gained. The employee is responsible for protecting federally owned or leased buildings and property and controlling access to Federal installations.
What You'll Do
- →The Security Guard: Patrols assigned limited and exclusion areas on foot or by vehicle, maintaining constant surveillance over areas being protected.
- →Controls the ingress and egress of personnel, vehicles, and property into all areas of the compound and offices.
- →Responds to real and simulated emergencies; enforces laws, regulations, and orders; and makes physical apprehensions in accordance with guard orders.
- →Makes clear, factual, and complete oral and written reports.
- →The ideal candidate demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of security protocols, regulatory requirements, and access control procedures, with the ability to independently execute a full spectrum of security operations in routine and high-risk environments.
- →They apply sound judgment in incident response, enforcement actions, and use-of-force decisions, while maintaining proficiency in surveillance systems, communications equipment, and standardized reporting.
- →PLEASE NOTE: Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment.
- →Statement: Displaced Preference eligibles: Preference eligibiles who were displaced from restricted positions (i.e., custodian, elevator operator, guard, and messenger) positions as a result of the “contracting out” of functions pursuant to OMB Circular A-76 procedures are eligible for ICTAP selection priority for two years.
Requirements
- ✓CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- ✓INVESTIGATION OF FITNESS: A character investigation may be conducted into applicants selected for employment.
- ✓The purpose of such an investigation is to secure evidence of the candidate's honesty, integrity, general character, and loyalty to the U.S.
- ✓Such investigations will be conducted under the security requirements of the hiring agency.
- ✓BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals.
- ✓Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
- ✓PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓Please see the "other Information" section for additional conditions of employment.
- ✓You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
Personality Fit
Job ID: bbc8a781-229b-4c16-a00b-30c733ec1ec2
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