Supervisory Security Guad
- Location:
- Massachusetts, Natick
- Requires Relocation:
- No
- Start Date:
- 30/12/2025
- End Date:
- 09/01/2026
- Offering Type:
- Permanent
- Hiring Paths:
- The public
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- Occasional travel
About United States Army Installation Management Command
Looking to make a difference? Join our team! Army Materiel Command (AMC) is the Army’s primary logistics and sustainment command, responsible for managing the global supply chain and ensuring installation and materiel readiness across the Total Force. AMC is one of the Army’s largest commands with nearly 165,000 military, Army Civilian and contractor employees, impacting all 50 states and more than 150 countries. Since 1962, AMC has played a significant role in supplying our forces during wars, conflicts and contingencies, and providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. From managing the Army’s global supply chain to providing quality of life programs for Soldiers and families; from providing financial management and contracting capabilities to leading the way in data analytics, AMC’s missions are wide ranging and critical. AMC’s workforce is at the core of the command’s support to the Warfighter. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a culture that puts people first, we have an extensive array of career paths available. Join today and be the power behind ensuring the best equipped and sustained fighting force in the world. Applicants may visit the Applicant Inquiry – CHRA Portal (army.mil) link if they have questions when applying for positions through USAJOBS. To submit an applicant inquiry, please visit: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq&validate=true
Job summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Civilian of the Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The incumbent serves as a Guard Supervisor for the Security Guard force assigned under the authority of the Senior Commander on USAG Natick.
Major duties
Supervise groups of workers through one or more levels of subordinate supervisors. Assign work in terms of organizational objectives and special assignments, set priorities, and deadlines. Ensure that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed. Plan and coordinate the activities of two shifts of security guards. Perform managerial and administrative duties relating to the security guard force.
Qualification
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience with a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization (1) planning the activities of a security guard force shift, (2) performing access control or visitor control center operations, (3) administering training to ensure personnel are equipped to protect against threats to property and personnel, and (4) performing supervisory duties to include interviewing candidates for employment, evaluating employee performance, and providing recommendations for leave approval and disciplinary action. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed equivalent to the next lower grade/position in Federal Service (GS-08).
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.
Evaluations
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. 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. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.