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Supervisory Security Guard (Military Ocean Terminal)

Department of the Army

ARMY TRANSPORTATION

596th U.S. Army Transportation Battalion

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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit & appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The Supervisory Security Guard will serves at one of 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.

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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit & appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The Supervisory Security Guard will serves at one of 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.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/10/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 10, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Concord, CA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $69,860 - $90,814 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 8

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - The business travel requirement is 10%.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0085 Security Guard

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number MCGT-26-12993538-DHA Control number 874480900

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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.

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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 10% of the time.
• The candidate must be capable of heavy lifting in excess of 30 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

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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) Leading personnel in performing security functions such as, access control operations, safeguarding personnel, information, critical assets, and regulating pedestrian and vehicular traffic to ensure operations are completed correctly; 2) Providing guidance in areas of guard force training, based upon personnel performance and observation; AND 3) Assisting with personnel management operations, such as monitoring staff performance, reviewing available staffing level on daily shifts and proposing work assignments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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).

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment continued:

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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 or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.

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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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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

As part of the assessment process, your resume will be evaluated using a competency-based method. This structured evaluation measures your qualifications, experience, and skills against the core competencies required for the position. Final scores will determine whether you are referred to the Hiring Manager for further consideration.

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

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.

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 OPMs Career Transition Resources website

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Required Documents

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The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/10/2026 to receive consideration

• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the Required Documents section.
• You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Email USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@ARMY.MIL Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address GT-W1M401 MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD

DO NOT MAIL

Concord, CA 94518

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/10/2026 to receive consideration

• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the Required Documents section.
• You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Email USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@ARMY.MIL Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address GT-W1M401 MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD

DO NOT MAIL

Concord, CA 94518

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Email USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@ARMY.MIL Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address GT-W1M401 MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD

DO NOT MAIL

Concord, CA 94518

US

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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit & appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The Supervisory Security Guard will serves at one of 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.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/10/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 10, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Concord, CA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $69,860 - $90,814 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 8

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - The business travel requirement is 10%.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0085 Security Guard

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number MCGT-26-12993538-DHA Control number 874480900

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