Supervisory Security Guard; Military Ocean Terminal

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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. 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.

Accepting applications Open & closing dates 11/20/2025 to 12/01/2025 Salary $69,168 to – $89,924 per year Pay scale & grade GS 8.

Location:

1 vacancy in Concord, CA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25% or less – You may be expected to travel 25% or less for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed. No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Trust determination process Financial disclosure Bargaining unit status Announcement number MCGT--DHA-R Control number .

• 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.

• Participate in anti-terrorism committees and fusion cells to protect critical resources.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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%…