Military Security Guard

• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/09/2026
• Closing Date: 02/17/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Military Affairs
• Division/Unit: AGO
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Rotating Shift (10hrs/4days/week)
• Days of Work:
  Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $23.61 - $32.54 / hourly
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 AFSCME
• Work Area: 148th Security
• FLSA Status:
  Non-exempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

• The current vacancy is on a rotating shift. The days off and/or the shift may vary over time.
• The current vacancy is located at the 148th Airbase.

Military Security Guards provide 24 hour a day security coverage. Days off will vary according to the shift you are assigned to.

Journeyman level, experienced security work in support of a National Guard facility, armed security work providing protection & security for property and personnel at a Minnesota Air National Guard U.S. Military Facility. The work involves regulating movement in and out of the 148 Fighter Wing, enforcing regulations and rules, guarding against vandalism and burglary, assisting in building evacuation, applying first-aid, patrolling air base, HR-RTF 8.11.2009, munitions storage areas and aircraft parking areas, provide armed emergency response to accidents, incidents and other unusual occurrences, prepares detailed incident reports and maintains log records.

Must have successfully completed any Military Police/Security Course that awards and Air Force AFSC, Army or Marine MOS, or Navy 9545 N EC or Master at Arms rating, or equivalent civilian type training. IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS TRAINING, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

• All applicants are required to be armed in the course of their duties and must be eligible under the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Individuals convicted of domestic violence are not eligible for hire or retention.
• Applicants must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license (or other state’s equivalent).
• All applicants must obtain a favorable National Agency Check with Local Records and Credit Check (NACLC). Personnel may be hired prior to a completed check. Failure to obtain or retain a favorable NACLC for a position of trust is basis for removal.

• Proper safety precautions;
• First aid techniques;
• Principles of effective public relations sufficient to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner.

• Follow oral and written instructions
• Read and comprehend, write and speak English sufficient to understand and follow security protocols/procedures & memoranda, write incident reports and communicate clearly & effectively with base staff and visitors.

• Enforce regulations
• Keep records and write reports
• Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Work forced overtime as the need arises

Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license, this is a basic driver's license; and be eligible to obtain a US government drivers' license. Must be qualified or be capable of becoming qualified to bear firearms in accordance with Federal Law.

Must be able to pass a complete criminal background investigation and be eligible to possess a secret security clearance. Ability to physically apprehend, detain and restrain suspects.

Considerable knowledge of response procedures, regulations, and administrative rules governing the protection of personnel and resources for a National Guard facility and where to seek assistance in emergency situations.

Security/military police/law enforcement training. This is further defined as the formal awarding of…