US ARMY PROVING GROUND SECURITY OFFICER - Civilian Security US Army Employee Review

5.0
Feb 5, 2009
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Pros

Working for the Government has it's benefits, professional, US Army base that accepts former military personnel. It is important that people realize that this Army base has 1300 square miles of testing facility that makes it the largest globally. There are NAF jobs at YPG as well. All Security personnel are professional and have been trained in Anti-Terrorism and are constantly trained on the firing range as well. Intelligence is high and you have to have a security clearance in order to be qualified for the position. The mode of behavior dictates how people will react to you and the training you get from the former military will meld you into this position.

Cons

An hour drive to the base from the County of Yuma, In order to become an Officer of the Law at YPG, you have to go through extensive background checks and also you have to have three months training in another State, New Mexico, in order to be able to be eligible for promotion. There is senority with ECIII; however, the policies do not encounter the term US ARMY base, in that they will hire someone else from another military, i.e., Marines, who allow this base to be run unlike a US Army base. This is a US ARMY base and should be run like one.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Consistency Travel opportunities Awesome coworkers Great mentorship environment t

Cons

Inconsistent environments and leadership from unit to unit. Experience may vary heavily depending on where you are and who you work with.

4.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Pros: Working in the Army provides strong opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and responsibility at an early stage. The organization builds discipline, accountability, resilience, and the ability to operate under pressure. It also offers stable pay, benefits, retirement opportunities, education benefits, healthcare, and access to advanced training. For individuals who want to lead teams, manage operations, solve complex problems, and serve a larger mission, the Army provides valuable experience that can transfer into civilian careers in operations, program management, training, logistics, compliance, security, and leadership.

Cons

Cons: The Army can be demanding because the mission often comes first, which can affect work-life balance, family time, and personal flexibility. Frequent changes in priorities, long hours, additional duties, administrative requirements, and high operational tempo can create stress and burnout. Career progression can also depend on timing, assignments, leadership, and organizational needs, not just individual performance. While the Army provides strong leadership experience, some military roles and accomplishments can be difficult to translate clearly to civilian employers without careful resume and profile wording.

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