Job Description

Security Guard

Serves as a Security Guard, GS-0085-06 with the Joint Munitions Command at Tooele Army Depot, Law Enforcement & Security Division.

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/15/2025 to 04/30/2026

Salary $44,117 - $57,354 per year

Location Few vacancies in the following location: Tooele Army Depot, UT

This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Guard and patrol, on foot or by vehicle, controlled and limited security areas.
• Protect persons, property, and security information against hazards such as fire, espionage, trespass, theft, and accidental or willful.
• Ensure buildings are secure and there are no safety or security deficiencies and initiate the proper action to correct problems.
• Assist local authorities in the event of an emergency situation by setting up roadblocks, investigate accidents, enforce motor vehicle regulations, and direct traffic.
• Monitor the radio networks, maintain logs of patrol and events happening during shift.
• Utilize extraordinary security measures and special knowledge and skills to protect arms and ammunition and other materials potentially hazardous to the health and safety of the public.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical examination (physical, emotional and mental stability).
• Must successfully pass entry level and annual re-certification of physical fitness/ability test.
• Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug test and then annually through random testing thereafter.
• "May" be subject to a one year probationary period unless requirement previously met as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• Position requires rotating shift work which may include fluctuating tours of duty to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must maintain requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) in accordance with AR 190-56, The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program.
• Must meet requirements under 18 USC 922(g)(9) (The Lautenberg Amendment); and sign the DD Form 2760 (Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition).
• Required to wear prescribed uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification, and must qualify semi-annually thereafter in the use of assigned firearms/weapons.

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 : Specialized experience is defined as one year of experience at the GS- 05 level or equivalent with a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization that involved conducting patrols to identify potential hazards to property and facilities such as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; and control the access of personnel and/or vehicles to the installation or facility.

Additional information

• This announcement will remain open until all open vacancies are filled. First consideration will be given to applicants who apply on/before 29-OCT-2025. Next consideration will be given every two weeks to applicants who apply after that date.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.
• 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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• 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(n) Security & Intelligence Career Field position
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
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• 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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

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 may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

U.S. Army Joint Munitions 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. The U.S. Army, Joint Munitions Command (JMC) is a subordinate command to one of four major Army Commands, AMC. JMC provides precise and predictive conventional munitions sustainment and life cycle management to an expeditionary global force from 17 arsenals, depots and ammo plants across the spectrum of conflict. Learn more about the Joint Munitions Command at . Shaping Warfighter Munitions for the Future Fight!

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website Address GL-W0MMAA TOOELE ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Tooele, UT 84074 US

Job Tags

Civilian Contractor, Permanent employment, Local area, Trial period, Shift work, Rotating shift, Afternoon shift

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