PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Posted: January 7, 2026 (7 days ago)
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Commander, Navy Installations
Department of the Navy
Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves managing and overseeing programs to counter drone threats in a Navy setting, including coordinating operations, developing policies, and ensuring systems work effectively across teams and agencies.
A good fit would be someone with military or security experience who can assess programs on-site, brief high-level leaders, and handle detailed reporting without needing constant supervision.
It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals who thrive in international, high-stakes environments like naval bases abroad.
You will serve as a Physical Security Specialist in the Department of Navy of COMMANDER NAVY REGION EUROPE, Italy.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector documenting work in the area of Counter Unmanned Ariel Systems (C-UAS) program management /operations.
Possess a thorough knowledge of defense platforms, to include kinetic and non-kinetic systems.
Must have documented experience conducting in-person assessments and program oversight at the senior level or above.
Must possess superior knowledge of navy Counter-Unmanned Ariel programs and reporting requirements.
Must be able to write and present flag level briefs on program health and provide team oversight for daily products.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher.
ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.
Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.
For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals.
The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Major Duties:
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