Lead Security Guard

Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (81 current openings) Pasco, Washington Full-time Security Clearance: Secret
Application Deadline:
2026-08-26
Posted:
2026-08-06

About 2 weeks left

Salary: $45,409 – $59,031 per year (GS-6)

Salary context

Based on 30 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role's pay spans a broad range among similar positions.

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

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; 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 which includes the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. My experience provided me with 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-05).

Position Overview

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Ice Harbor Project is a multi-purpose hydropower project, with missions including operation and maintenance of the facility for flood control, hydro power generation with six main generating units, navigation locks, fish facility, recreation, and natural resource management.

Duties

  • Provides OJT to new/trainee guards.
  • Duties include protecting against trespass, sabotage, theft, fire and espionage.
  • Denies access to unauthorized persons/vehicles. Conducts personnel and vehicle searches.
  • Investigates all suspicious activities and takes corrective action if necessary.
  • Serves as a Lead Security Guard, responsible for assuring that 1-4 personnel assigned to the shift carry out work assignments in accordance with instructions.
  • Instructs shift employees in specific duties and job techniques and makes available written instructions, reference materials, etc.
  • Maintains current knowledge of operations and answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, directives, etc.
  • Oversees and ensures all functions of security control, access control, and visitor control systems of the facility are maintained in a high state of readiness at all times.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, professionalism, and the ability to make independent decisions under stressful conditions.