Security Guard (Identification Checker)

This position is assigned to the Food & Beverage Division; Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). The primary purpose of this position is to provide identity confirmation and basic property surveillance at Food & Beverage establishments aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Working knowledge of the layout of facilities and surrounding areas. Must have an understanding of how to read identification cards and process information quickly. Knowledge gained through pertinent job experience enabling the incumbent to competently review identification for verification, evaluate surroundings for potential security violations or safety hazards, and to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and management. Previous experience as unarmed security guard in retail or entertainment is desired.

• Must be able to understand and apply existing regulations regarding patron use of the activity and/or facility.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively with various members of the public, including de-escalating negative or charged interactions upset, stressed, and/or intoxicated customers.
• Must be able to react spontaneously and to make sound decisions often in loud, constricted and heavily trafficked areas with continuous disruptions and distractions.
• · Ability to read and write standard American English is required.
• · Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using standard American English is required.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Responsibilities:

• Controls access to facilities and events by requesting and verifying identification from customers.
• Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of the facility/event.
• Circulates among patrons to maintain order and to prevent damage to furnishings.
• Removes disorderly patrons from the activity.
• Safeguards supplies, equipment and other items contained in or around facility.
• Reports fires, accidents, and any subsequent hazards, taking appropriate emergency action.
• Maintains maximum security of assigned area by performing area security checks.
• Directs foot traffic and answers questions from customers during major events.
• Responsible for handling sensitive personal information in a confidential manner.
• Filling out reports on incidents of theft or accident, when necessary.

• May operate MWR vehicles to move between facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary : $16