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Posted: January 21, 2026 (1 day ago)

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SECURITY ASSISTANT (OA)

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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Salary

$45,630 - $59,318

per year

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GS-5 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing administrative support in a naval security office, handling tasks like ordering supplies, managing vehicle programs, and assisting with office correspondence and visitor inquiries.

It's a good fit for someone with strong organizational skills, basic computer proficiency, and experience in office environments, especially those interested in federal government roles at a military base.

The position requires reliable typing speed and attention to detail in a structured setting.

Key Requirements

  • Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level, including office automation software use for drafting documents
  • Experience ordering supplies based on needs and coordinating deliveries
  • Skills in receiving visitors and screening phone calls to direct requests
  • Knowledge of providing documentation and reports for vehicle leasing or control programs
  • Ability to assist staff with office procedures and correspondence preparation

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SECURITY ASSISTANT (OA) in the NAVY INSTALLATIONS COMMAND of NAS KINGSVILLE SEC DET. This position requires the ability to type at least 40 words per minute.

Your response to the typing skill question on the Occupational Questionnaire will be used in your qualification determination.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: 1) Using office automation software (e.g., word processing, database, spread sheet programs) to draft documents in accordance with outlined regulations and procedures; 2) Ordering of supplies based on current/projected needs; 3) Receiving visitors and/or screening phone calls to determine the nature of requests to direct callers to the appropriate person or office; 4) Providing documentation, reports and general information regarding a vehicle leasing program.

NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

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 maintain supply records and initiate the ordering of supplies for the organization.
  • You will coordinate actions with transportation and other supply units in order to have supplies delivered in a timely manner.
  • You will perform duties associated with the support for the Vehicle Control Program.
  • You will assist and guide staff in the procedural work of the office and in the preparation of correspondence.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12856866-26-PLD