Student Trainee (Physical Science)
Government Accountability Office
Posted: February 19, 2026 (1 day ago)
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U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
Location
Location not specified
Salary
$63,795 - $82,938
per year
Type
Closes
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).
This job involves overseeing physical security measures at a U.S.
Marine Corps base in South Korea, including inspecting facilities, developing policies to protect government property and personnel, and coordinating with teams to ensure compliance with security standards.
It's ideal for someone with experience in security planning and inspections who is comfortable working in an overseas military environment and handling sensitive protection tasks.
The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to create training materials to prevent crimes and risks.
You will serve as a PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST in the OPERATIONS AND PLANS SECTION ofCAMP MUJUK, REPUBLIC OF KOREA . ***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.
Please see Additional Information section below.*** Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement.
All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.
YYour 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: directing the establishment, implementation, and dissemination of policies, plans, and procedures necessary to maintain security integrity for program; providing expert authoritative security program guidance; reviewing security contract requirements; and developing local security policy.
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 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: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ).
To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
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/ Major Duties:
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