Security Guard Jobs

Overview: Help Accepting applications Open 10/29/2026 to 11/16/2026 Location 2 vacancies in the following location: Watervliet, NY No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $46,848 - $60,902 per year Pay scale & grade GS 6 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Duties: Independently perform, with little or no supervision, installation access control for pedestrians and vehicles. Validate entry requests through the use of ePACS and grants access to persons and vehicles with appropriate authorizations. Initial point of contact for the installation's visitors which may include foreign nationals, government agents, elective officials, media and VIPs. Record visitor information and purpose of visit. Grant access to persons, denies entry or arranges for escorts, as appropriate. Perform Visitor Control Center (VCC) duties. Screen all employees, visitors, consultants, foreign nationals, government agents, elective officials, media representatives, VIPs and contractor personnel daily. Serve as a member of the installation's overall security response capability during actual or simulated incidents. Regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic to prevent accidents and to ease congestion and parking problems. Assist in providing initial response and traffic control for vehicular accidents, which may include providing first aid, requesting appropriate emergency responses, securing the scene and identifying witnesses.

Requirements: Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. IAW AR 600-85, a DA Form 5019 Condition of Employment must be assigned for mandatory drug testing. Drug testing designated position. Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a random/recurring basis, in accordance with (IAW) AR 600-85. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter. Incumbent must undergo and pass annual medical exams of physical, emotional and mental stability. Standard for medical exams are prescribed in AR 190-56 "The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program". This position is designated as Key/Emergency Essential. Incumbent must be able to obtain and sustain state certification for operating the NCIC terminals. Must be able to perform as a member of the installation's overall security response capability. The duties and training require the employee to carry and deploy a riot baton, carry a protective shield and employ non-lethal ammunitions if necessary. Employee must be trained and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and must know first aid. May act as a first responder in a medical emergency. Incumbent may be required to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other protective equipment, and may be required to be certified in the use of aerosol irritants and baton. Incumbent must be fully qualified to operate a government vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. Loss of license may result in removal from the position. Must wear the Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) uniform IAW AR 190-56, maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene. Employee must obtain and maintain applicable certifications in operating various electronic equipment and sensors. Must not have any medical condition that precludes the wearing of a chemical protective mask and over garments. Temporary Duty travel (TDY) may be required up to 25%. LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. This position requires employee to work under adverse environmental conditions. See "

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