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PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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Salary

$86,199 - $112,053

per year

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January 26, 2026More Navy jobs →

GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves assessing security risks, updating protection plans, and training personnel to safeguard Navy installations from threats like terrorism.

A good fit would be someone with experience in security analysis and advising on safety measures, who enjoys working in a team to improve defenses at military bases.

It's ideal for detail-oriented individuals passionate about preventing crimes and ensuring the safety of people and assets.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level in physical security or anti-terrorism
  • Ability to prepare threat assessments for personnel, assets, and anti-terrorism responsibilities
  • Experience updating security plans, manuals, and instructions with recommendations
  • Conducting inspections of vulnerable assets, arms, ammunition, explosive storage, and critical infrastructure
  • Delivering classroom, formal, and informal training on crime prevention and physical security awareness
  • Serving as a loss prevention technical specialist or security advisor in meetings
  • Obtain and maintain SPeD certification within 24 months of hire

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Physical Security Specialist in the Force Protection Division of NAVBASE VENTURA COUNTY SEC.

$25,000 RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES MAY BE AUTHORIZED Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 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) Preparing threat assessments for personnel and assets which have anti-terrorism responsibilities; 2) Updating plans, manuals, and instructions to provide recommendations regarding changes to security specifications; 3) Conducting inspections of mission essential vulnerable assets, arms, ammunition, and explosive storage facilities and critical infrastructure; 4) Conducting classroom, formal, and informal training on crime prevention and physical security awareness programs; 5) Serving as a Loss Prevention Technical Specialist/ Security Advisor for the installation during meetings.

This position has been designated as a Security Professional Educational Development (SPēD) position.

A SPēD certification is required within 24 months of assuming the position and must be maintained through the entire length of appointment.

Declining to gain SPēD certification or loss of certification during employment is grounds for removal Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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 analyze existing Antiterrorism/Force Protection plans to recommend new policy and counter measures.
  • You will conduct thorough evaluations of the organization's current Antiterrorism and Force Protection plans, identifying strengths and weaknesses.
  • You will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to recommend and develop new policies and countermeasures that align with evolving security threats and industry best practices.
  • You will evaluate the resource requirements for implementing the NSA Monterey Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Program.
  • You will conduct thorough risk assessments to identify security threats and vulnerabilities specific to the organization.
  • You will develop security and procedural countermeasures that are both effective and economically feasible, taking into consideration the organization's unique risk profile.
  • You will coordinate the command's security awareness and education program for command personnel.
  • You will prepare a Threat Matrix to show security and procedural countermeasures are economically designed to counter or mitigate threats or vulnerabilities.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/20/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12865728-26-JH