Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Guard to join our team in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot. The Guard will ensure the safety and security of personnel and real property on the base and reports into the Security Department Manager.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. ​

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct armed patrols, mounted and on foot. Stand post at designated locations, carries out instructions, primarily oriented toward ensuring that emergencies, security, and safety violations are readily discovered and reported to appropriate authority.

• Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.

• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.

• Ability to perform in a professional manner and maintain a neat and clean appearance in assigned uniform.

• Work in close proximity to and or in a munition storage and demilitarization facility.

• Must qualify in the use of firearms, less than lethal intervention, and various other security procedures.

• Ensure the integrity of the Hawthorne Army Depot, security of real and personal property, and stored assets.

• Maintain constant visual observation of the Hawthorne Army Depot, report/respond to any observed situations or criminal activity i.e., trespassers, hostile intruders, domestic disturbances, physical altercations, etc.

• Stand post at designated locations, including entrance and egress points.

• Assure that all practices and regulations pertaining to access are complied with.

• Provide oral and written reports to central dispatch, supervisors, or other designated persons.

• Respond to dispatches, alarms, and observe situations to ensure the security of property and personnel.

• Function as first responder to cordon off/contain an area during spills and discharges which may contain hazardous substances or explosives.

• Conduct vehicle and/or foot patrols of perimeter and other assigned locations.

• Monitor individuals and vehicles entering sensitive and restricted areas to include the Ammo storage housing all types of categories, making sure they are in compliance with Standard Operational Procedures (SOP).

• Responsible for vehicle, keys, radios, weapons, and other assigned equipment.

• May be required to work overtime or varying hours to include shift work; be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. ​

• Must be a United States or naturalized citizen able to obtain and maintain Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) site access.

• Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment.

• Requires the passing of the Physical Agility Test (PAT) that includes 19 Army Standard Push-ups, and a 1.5 mile run within 17:30 minutes.

• Must be able to wear a Full-Face APR (M40, North, etc.)

• Must maintain fitness-for-duty standards to perform the essential functions of the position, to include any HWAD drill, contingency and/or emergency requirement.

• Must be able to pass/maintain PILB certification throughout employment.

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the requirements of the HWAD Medical Surveillance Plan and Matrix and the HWAD A&D Program. As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security investigation, drug testing, medical exam, and respiratory screening, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by 29 CFR and Army Regulations: AR 190-11, AR 190-13 and DOD Contractors Safety Manual 4145.26.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans ( and Labor Laws Posters ( .

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