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Arlington National Cemetery is Hiring a Security Guard Near Arlington, VA

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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment.

Physical Ability Test (PAT): All Applicants and Employees must pass PAT. PAT consists of: 19 Pushups in 2 minutes; Running 1.5 miles (2.41 km) in 17:30 minutes

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) detection and prevention of theft, damage, and/or trespassing; 2) performing vehicle searches, confiscating unauthorized items, directing traffic flow, verifying identification; and 3) controlling access to premises.


You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Access Control Operations
• Physical Security
• Security Documentation
• Security Enforcement

Job Summary