Physical Security Specialist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
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Posted: March 23, 2026 (1 day ago)
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PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
GS-7 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing who gets access to secure areas at a naval facility, checking IDs and credentials for employees, visitors, and contractors, and inspecting buildings to spot and fix security issues.
It also includes helping with lock repairs and key production.
A good fit would be someone with experience in security checks, attention to detail, and basic computer skills who enjoys working in a structured government environment.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level in federal or equivalent service
- Performing access control functions for personnel and visitors
- Applying physical security principles and regulations to installations
- Identifying and reporting security violations or discrepancies
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Word for oral and written communication
- Conducting physical security surveys of buildings and facilities
- Assisting with locksmith duties, including key production and lock repairs
Full Job Description
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.
Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Performing a variety of access control functions; 2) Applying physical security principles and regulations to an installation; 3) Identifying security violations or discrepancies; and 4) Utilizing MS word platforms to communicate orally and in writing.
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 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. Major Duties:
- You will serve as the primary liaison for the access control of employees, contractors, visitors, and official guests.
- You will verify the credentials and requirements for access for all personnel requiring special electronic permissions, pass, or badge.
- You will conduct physical security surveys of specified building and facilities, as required by applicable regulations, for identifying security deficiencies and preparing reports of findings and recommendations for correction of deficiencies.
- You will assist the locksmith in complex duties involving producing keys, repairing or replacing defective locks, as required.
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