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Security Guard

Salary

$31,200.00 - $46,991.00 Annually

Location

Hyde County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08076

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Opening Date

07/01/2025

Closing Date

7/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Security Guard

Position Number

60018580

Salary Grade

NC01

+ Description

+ Benefits

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Description of Work

Positions 60018580 & 60089113 will be filled from this posting. You need only to apply once to be considered for both positions.

THIS IS A REPOST - APPLICANTS THAT PREVIOUSLY APPLIED DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Individuals in this class perform regimented work to meet requirements of Homeland Security regulations in regard to access control to prevent injury and loss of life by reducing or eliminating introduction of harmful agents or devices on Ferry Division vessels and/or facilities.This position monitors vehicular and pedestrian traffic at facilities, to prevent unauthorized entry into restricted areas. Conducts and records screening of vehicles and passengers attempting to board ferries to prevent possible threats such as explosive devices intended to cause harm and injury to the traveling public, division employees and division equipment. Being a front-line employee, also will be required to serve as first responders in the event of an emergency while maintaining positive customer service contact. Security access control personnel will be expected to identify those who may intend to harm others without infringing on traveler privacy rights.

The position generally works shift work – 7 days on and 7 days off but schedule may be altered at management’s discretionas well as assignment of routine daily duties.

This position will work at the OCRACOKE OPERATIONS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management Preferences:

+ K nowledge of identifying improvised explosive devices and suspicious behavior.

+ Skills in searching vehicles and baggage to detect harmful substances and devices.

+ Skills in dealing with uncooperative travelers who refuse to provide identification or allow screening of their vehicle or bags.

+ Experience in conducting rounds and sweeps to identify attempts to circumvent security measures.

Preferred credential:

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

May require the ability to complete emergency medical technician (EMT) training and meet re-certification standards as required.

Supplemental and Contact Information

René Basnight, 252-423-5125, [email protected]

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of identifying improvised explosive devices and suspicious behavior?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

04

Explain how you have the knowledge to identify improvised explosive devices and suspicious behavior.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of skills in searching vehicles and baggage to detect harmful substances and devices?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

06

Explain how you have skill in searching vehicles and baggage to detect harmful substances and devices.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of skills in dealing with uncooperative travelers who refuse to provide identification or allow screening of their vehicle or bags?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

08

Explain how you have skill in dealing with uncooperative travelers who refuse to provide identification or allow screening of their vehicle or bags.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in conducting rounds and sweeps to identify attempts to circumvent security measures?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience in conducting rounds and sweeps to identify attempts to circumvent security measures.

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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