SECURITY ASSISTANT (OA)
Company
Department of the Navy - U.S. Marine Corps
Location
Cherry Point, North Carolina
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
You will serve as a SECURITY ASSISTANT (OA) in the Provost Marshal Office/Marine Corps Police Department of Marine Corps.
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Duties
You will serve in one of the following areas within the Services Section: Pass and ID/Vehicle Registration; Police Records; Contractor Security; Visitors Center; Blotter Entry, Supply, Civilian Court and Motor Transport Dispatch.
You will register vehicles aboard the installation. (Police Records)
You will record traffic citation data in various databases and adjudicated traffic citation upon customer walk-in or telephonic contracts, awarding the required number of points as identified in regulations. (Police Records)
You will process contractors/vendors for local businesses/contractor's base access passes. (Contractor Security)
You will update applicable databases, perform Local Records Background Check and issue a temporary pass following the completion of a National Crime Information Cener (NCIC) check. (Contractor Security)
You will receive and process Sponsored Visitor Forms (SVF). (Visitors Center)
You will prepare, maintain and file the daily blotter and all relevant correspondence, records and documents, required by policy, governing the operation of the PMO/MCPD. (Blotter)
You will be responsible for controlling, issuing, retrieving and maintaining accountability of PMO/MCPD supplies and equipment. (Supply)
You will periodically visit local jails, detention facilities and civil course to obtain information and document; pertain to judicial proceedings involving military members. (Civilian Court Liaison)
You will be responsible for dispatching, managing and maintaining the PMO/MCPD vehicle fleet, to include controlling, issuing, retrieving vehicles, and maintaining accountability of equipment assigned to each vehicle. (Motor Transport Dispatcher)
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
You will be required to possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license. you must be able to operate service-issued equipment and vehicles.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
This position requires the ability to type at least 40 words per minute. Your response to the typing skill question on the Occupational Questionnaire will be used in your qualification determination. A qualified typist is required.
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
May be required to obtain specific qualifications and licenses to operate different types and sizes of vehicles when performing Motor Transportation Dispatch duties.
Qualifications
GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing clerical and administrative duties such as preparing and maintaining security files and records, drafting routine correspondence relating to security, and providing customer service in support of security programs. (e.g. pass and identification, police records, physical security, entry point control, acquisition, etc.).
GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing clerical and administrative duties such as preparing files and records, drafting routine correspondence and providing customer service support.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-clerical-and-assistance-series-0086/
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.
Education
Education may be used to substitute for specialized experience with the following:
GS-5:
In lieu of general/specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
Successfully completed four years of education above high school
OR
Have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
Additional information
Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
Incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
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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.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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03/28/2026
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