Job Description

Salary: $3,999.00 - $5,370.00 Monthly
Location : Pierce County - Lakewood, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2026-02524
Department: Military Department
Division: Joint Services
Opening Date: 04/03/2026
Closing Date: 4/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Description
Security Guard 2 (Swing Shift)
Garrison Command
Provost Marshall Office
Camp Murray, WA

Assignment Pay: Employee will receive assignment pay of 10% when qualified and required to carry a firearm.

Under the direction of the Program Manager A / Security Guard 3 Shift Supervisor, provides protection and security as a member of a work unit providing coordinated 24/7 installation coverage.

About the Washington Military Department Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk youth at our Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.
To learn more about the Washington Military Department, please visit:


In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.

Under the direction of the Security Guard 3 Shift Supervisor, provides protection and security as a member of a work unit providing coordinated 24/7 installation coverage.

Duties

• Responsible for the safety of personnel entering the installation and all duties related to entry control for Camp Murray.
• Patrols, inspects, and monitors building/grounds/installations; controls gate access; responds to incidents/calls; and provides other required duties to ensure the safety and security of Department property and personnel.
• Supports Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and Emergency Management divisions with additional security requirements associated with emergency/disaster responses and related drills, exercises, special events, and training.
• Gather information and develop accurate written incident/investigative statements, reports and follow up on security incidents.

Mental Demands:

• Communicate with the public, other employees, and converse by radio and telephone as necessary to ensure quick response to security related situations.
• Understand and follow applicable laws, regulations, and other standards to establish and / or maintain a safe work environment.
• Handle highly stressful or adverse situations, make good decisions, work calmly and accurately, and help calm others.
• Use of senses and reasoning to gather information and make independent determinations regarding ongoing security issues. This also involves the ability to think and respond appropriately when quick / decisive action is required in emergency / stressful situations.
• Read, understand, communicate and abide by applicable department policies / procedures, state / federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations associated with assigned security duties.
• Gather information, develop accurate written incident / investigative reports and follow up on security incidents. This includes the ability to interview, obtain and accurately document statements from victims, witnesses, suspects, and / or confidential informers.
• Use word processing software, such as Microsoft Word to create, format, edit, preview, print, and save documents. Use standard functions to select, edit, copy, paste, format, and spell check text. Create bulleted and numbered lists, indent and align paragraphs, and use bordering and shading features.
• Basic understanding of computer-supported and automated security program operations. Proficiencies
• Be proficient in computer supported and automated security program operations related to the ID programs.
• Physically, mentally, and legally possess a weapon as part of their assigned job duties. This includes the ability to exercise sound/prudent judgment in potential use of force situations.

Physical Demands:

• Routinely work a 40-hour week to provide ongoing customer and program support.
• Obtain and maintain a basic first aid and CPR certification to ensure trained staff is available to respond to basic first aid until appropriate medical response arrives.
• Screen incoming traffic to assess required authorization to access the installation. This includes reading license plates, verifying picture identification, and observing occupants to detect actual or suspicious/dangerous actions, items or other violations that would ban entrance.
• Must be able to discriminate between vivid red and green colors.
• Hear accurately to decipher radio traffic, hear vehicle approaching, understand occupants' responses, detect warning sounds/alarms, ascertain sound direction, and recognize related danger.
• Execute a full range of physical motions to successfully complete defensive tactics and rescue operations.
• Walk or stand for long periods of time while working at the guard shack, directing traffic and/or doing searches of vehicles, buildings and large outdoor areas.
• Work outside in all types of weather to provide required gate access control/staffing.
• Manual Dexterity - Writing, light keyboarding, and use of a personal computer/software related to word processing and issuing I.D. cards.
• Talk to communicate with the public, other employees, and converse by radio and telephone as necessary to ensure quick response to security related situations.
• May require periods of great physical effort in completing essential functions and / or responding to security issues.

Character
Security Guards are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of staff and Department facilities / assets by controlling and monitoring ingress and egress through the gates at Camp Murray and providing security for staff, contractors, and visitor. As such it is imperative that security guards have basic character traits of honesty, courtesy, tact, cooperation, professional appearance and bearing.

Qualifications
REQUIRED High School Diploma or GED;

AND Two years of experience in areas of work such as security guard, military, correctional officer, store investigator, police officer (military or civilian), police reserve officer, or other security / law enforcement work

AND

A valid license to drive in the State of Washington

Note: A certificate of successful completion of a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission; or a certificate of completion in a policy or reserve policy academy or military training program will substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understand and follow applicable laws, regulations and other standards to establish and/or maintain a safe work environment.
• Handle highly stressful or adverse situations, make good decisions, work calmly and accurately, and help calm others.
• Use senses and reasoning to gather information and make independent determinations regarding ongoing security issues.
• Read, understand, communicate and abide by applicable department policies / procedures, state / federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations associated with assigned security duties.
• Gather information, develop accurate written incident / investigative reports and follow up on security incidents. Includes ability to interview, obtain and accurately document statements from victims, witnesses, suspects and or confidential informers.
• Maintain a high level of professional appearance in personal hygiene and upkeep of uniform in accordance with WMD policies and procedures.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance at work to include flexibility to cover other shifts when necessary to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Work in collaborative and participatory manner with all members of the team, while participating in, offering suggestions and ideas, and problem solving with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and other agency staff.
• Communicate in a professional, polite, and positive manner respecting the ideas and suggestions of others and ultimately following the direction determined most appropriate by supervisors and managers.
• Work independently, manage priorities and embrace professional goals and training opportunities.
• Maintain a customer focus and emphasis on teamwork to influence organizational change, facilitate agency-wide exchange of information / resources, create a proactive approach to problem solving, and support the overall accomplishment of the Department's Mission.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Ability to take action to learn and grow.
• Use word processing software such as Microsoft Word.

Supplemental Information
Compensation: Wage/salary will depend on qualifications or rules of promotion.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
If you are unwilling or unable to meet all of these requirements, you are not eligible to be considered for the Security Guard 2 position.

Background Check/Polygraph/Psychological Examination: Must successfully complete a pre-employment personal history and background investigation, including a polygraph examination and potential psychological testing. These checks/tests are required due to the nature of security requirements of these jobs. Applicants are required to complete and sign a WMD Personal History Statement and a Waiver of Authority for Release of Information form. Candidates will not have access to any investigative materials and files.
Must be willing and able to participate in periodic background checks in accordance with department policy. Failure to successfully complete any required background check may be cause for termination.
Must report all arrests to appointing authority within 24 hours of prior to their scheduled work shift, whichever occurs first.

Background Investigation: Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) required to access DoD computer systems. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.

Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS): Camp Murray uses the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver's License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification. Drug and Alcohol Testing and Use: Willing not to use or be in possession of illegal narcotics or controlled substances while on or off duty.Willing and able to be free from excessive alcohol consumption.

Willing and able to pass drug and alcohol testing requirements., including pre-employment, random and reasonable suspicion testing. Failure to successfully pass drug/alcohol testing is a cause for termination. Medical Examination: Willing and able to participate in and pass pre-employment medical examination and periodic medical examinations in accordance with program requirements.

Legally Carry A Firearm/Weapons Qualifications Training: Must be willing and able to acquire and possess a firearm and ammunition, as well as, willing to carry and use the firearm in a safe and appropriate manner.

• Responsible for maintaining the legal, physical and mental ability to possess a firearm while on duty.
• Must successfully complete prescribed firearms qualifications training within the 6-month probationary or trial service period.
• Must be willing and able to successfully complete mandatory follow-up training and annual weapons qualification requirements.
• Willing and able to obtain/maintain a current American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or equivalent.

Physical Abilities Test (PAT): Must be willing and able to participate in and pass a pre-employment physical abilities standardized test and annual re-certification tests thereafter, in accordance with program requirements. The PAT events include completion of 19 push-ups in two minutes or under and completion of a 1.5 mile run in 17.3 minutes or under. There are no substitutions for either event.

Shift Work: This position is part of a security operation providing coordinated 24/7 installation coverage, and as such requires shift work on one or more of three assigned shifts (day, swing, and nights). May require work on holidays and weekends. May be required to work overtime with little or no notice. The employee maybe required to adjust their work week or work schedule without prior notice in unexpected, serious situations.

Union Shop Provision: This position is represented by the Washington Public Employee Association.

Driver's License: Must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Washington
Must meet the requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required to obtain access to the Washington State Military Department installation and will be required upon hire.

Policies: Must comply with Department policies and procedures governing workplace conduct.

Uniforms:
Must be willing to wear uniforms provided by the Washington Military Department.

Automated Security: Willingness and ability to attend and meet the proficiencies requirements of related computer supported and automated security programs.

Military Security:
All employees must be willing to work in or around military facilities and programs.

Self-Assessment Completion of a polygraph exam is part of the selection process. All applicants are encouraged to do a self-assessment of eligibility prior to completing their application requirements. Failure to meet the standards as listed below will disqualify an applicant for eligibility for this position and an application should not be submitted.

Drug possession beyond the following standards disqualifies you for eligibility for an armed security guard position with the WMD. "Possession" is defined as control, touching, holding, selling or trafficking (transportation for sale) of any illegal (non-prescribed) drug.

• No possession of marijuana/hashish within the last three years. No possession of illegal drugs with ten years.
• No possession of marijuana/hashish over fifteen times, regardless of time frame. No possession in the last three years.
• No combined possession of non-prescribed stimulants (amphetamine/methamphetamine) over three times. Stimulants include speed, crack, Ritalin, crystal, ice, etc. No possession in the last ten years.
• No injection of amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, heroin, barbiturates, Valium or clandestine crank.
• No possession of non-prescribed opiates or narcotics (heroin, morphine, etc.).
• No possession of hallucinogenic drugs (LSD, PCP, hallucinogenic mushrooms, etc.) over three times. No possession in the last ten years.
• No possession of cocaine over three times. No possession within the last ten years.
• No selling, offering to sell or transporting for sale of any illegal drugs or narcotics regardless of time frame.
• No possession of non-prescribed drugs while employed or after having been employed in a commissioned capacity by a law enforcement agency, regardless of time frame (including military position with law enforcement powers).
• No possession of anabolic steroids within the last three years.
• No felony convictions (convictions under the age 18 may be considered on a case-by-case basis).
• No misdemeanor involving theft, crimes of violence, larceny, moral turpitude, sex offenses, or controlled substances (convictions under the age of twenty-one may be considered on a case-by-case basis).
• No DUI, reckless driving or hit-and-run convictions within the last five years.
• No domestic violence convictions regardless of time frame.

Recruitment Process The following reflects the major steps in the recruitment process.

1. Applications review/scoring
2. Candidates invited to Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
3. Required forms completed
4. Interview conducted
5. Reference checks/FBI background check
6. A polygraph examination (Paid for by Agency)
7. Drug and alcohol testing (Paid for by Agency)
8. Psychological examination (Paid for by Agency)
9. Pre-Employment Physical (Paid for by Agency)
10. A final job offer is made.

Application Process
Individuals interested in applying for this position should select "Apply" button and submit the following:

1. A current application profile.
2. Responses to the supplemental questions. Please note that it is important that you carefully read and respond to each question with all requested information, as incomplete responses will not be scored.
3. A list of three professional references. Please include two past/current supervisors, one peer and/or subordinate, if applicable. For each reference include the following: Name, Professional Title, Working Relationship, Daytime Phone Number and Email Address.

If you have any questions about the application process or the recruitment, please contact Geri Harding at


This recruitment may be utilized for an additional sixty days to fill additional vacancies within the Joint Security Office.

Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your email contacts to ensure emails sent to advise you of the status of your application do not get sent to your junk mailbox.

The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: geri.harding@mil.wa.gov, Call: (253) 512-7384, or 711.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.


Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.


Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.


Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.


Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
01


As part of the pre-employment process, are you willing and able to undergo a background check, polygraph examination and psychological examination?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you willing to participate in periodic background checks as required by department policy?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you willing and legally eligible to carry a firearm? (NOTE: If you have had a felony or domestic violence conviction, you are not legally eligible)

• Yes
• No

04


Are you willing to work in or around military facilities or programs?

• Yes
• No

05


Are you willing and able to work evenings, weekends and varying shifts?

• Yes
• No

06


Are you willing and able to work mandatory overtime?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have and are you willing to maintain a driver's license which is valid to drive in Washington State?

• Yes
• No

08


Are you willing and able to participate in and pass a pre-employment physical abilities standardized test and annual test thereafter?

• Yes
• No

09


Are you willing not to use or be in possession of illegal narcotics or controlled substances, including marijuana, while on or off duty? Note that the possession and use of marijuana is a misdemeanor under Federal Law.

• Yes
• No

10


Are you willing to be free from excessive alcohol consumption?

• Yes
• No

11


Are you willing to participate in and pass a pre-employment medical examination and periodic medical examinations?

• Yes
• No

12


Are you willing to comply with WMD policies and procedures governing workplace conduct?

• Yes
• No

13


Are you willing to obtain and maintain a current accredited Standard First Aid and CPR certificate?

• Yes
• No

14


ACTIVEHow many months of full-time law enforcement or security experience do you have?

• Less than 12 months
• 13 to 23 months
• 24 to 35 months
• 36 to 47 months
• 48 to 59 months
• 60 or more months

15


Indicate the type of law enforcement or security positions you have held. (Check all that apply)

• Security Guard - Armed
• Security Guard - Unarmed
• Store Investigator
• Military Police
• Military - Other than Military Police
• Correctional Officer
• Reserve Police Officer
• Commissioned Police Officer
• Other Law Enforcement Position

16


Describe your experience in each area you listed for question #15. Include in your response, the employer in which you gained experience and the average number of hours worked per week and length of employment in months for each item checked.
17


Please mark all the approved basic Law Enforcement or Correctional Officer training courses, such as the ones offered by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, or a police or police reserve police academy or military police training programs that you have completed: (NOTE: Comparable training from another state is acceptable.) (Check all that apply)

• Military Police Training Program
• Police Academy
• Police Reserve Academy
• Correctional Officer Training
• Basic Law Enforcement Training
• None

18


Indicate below the type of written communication documents you have prepared (Check all that apply)

• Incident Reports
• Investigative Reports
• Event/Activity Logs
• Interview Statements
• None

19


Select the response below which best matches your experience, skills and training received in handling firearms.

• Expert (Highly trained and experienced in weapons handling)
• Skilled (Some training and experience in weapons handling)
• Limited (Limited training and experience in weapons handling)
• Minor (Very limited training and experience in weapons handling)
• None

20


Provide level of skills and experience using Microsoft Word.

• Willing (little or no experience or training regarding this competency, but interested and willing to learn)
• Developing (Developing knowledge and skills regarding this competency through training, OR, training at least 6 months of experience applying this competency in the workplace)
• Skilled (Successfully and regularly apply this competency in the workplace, Recognized by others as demonstrating exceptional knowledge and skills regarding this competency. Generally, this is achieved through 3 or more years of experience.)

21


Describe a situation where you had to adapt your usual way of doing things to better serve someone or a group of people with a background different that your own. What did you change, what was the outcome?
22


How did you learn about this job opportunity?
Required Question

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