SECURITY SPECIALIST
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
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El Segundo, CaliforniaRemote California$130,023 - $169,032GS-13Security and Emergency ServicesMore Air Force jobs →
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SECURITY ASSISTANT (OA)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
GS-6 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing administrative support in a security office at a Navy base, handling tasks like preparing documents, managing files, responding to inquiries, and assisting with supplies while using computer tools.
It also includes briefing people on access rules for the installation.
A good fit would be someone with office experience, strong typing skills, and attention to detail who enjoys organized, behind-the-scenes work in a government security setting.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 level, including composing correspondence, maintaining files, responding to requests, and supporting supply needs
- Proficiency in office automation software such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheets
- Ability to type at least 40 words per minute
- Experience collecting data and producing reports on work status, production, training, and personnel
- Knowledge of preparing security documents and correspondence according to regulations and policies
- Skill in briefing employees and visitors on access controls and restrictions for federal installations
- Familiarity with using office equipment like personal computers, fax machines, and scanners for administrative tasks
Full Job Description
You will serve as a SECURITY ASSISTANT (OFFICE AUTOMATION) in the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) of NAVBASE SAN DIEGO SEC DET.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 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) Composing correspondence and maintaining a variety of documents and files according to established guidelines; 2) Responding to information requests and producing reports on work status, production, training, and personnel ; 3) Supporting supply requirements by determining supply needs, reviewing supply purchases, and completing procurement from appropriate sources ; and 4) Utilizing office equipment (e.g personal computer, fax machine, scanner, etc) to perform administrative tasks.
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.
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 use office automation software (e.g. word processing, database, spread sheet programs) to draft security documents in accordance with outlined regulations and procedures.
- You will collect data from various sources to provide reports and other documents to management.
- You will brief employees and visitors on controls and restrictions associated with access to Federal installations.
- You will prepare correspondence in accordance with organization policies and type a variety of documents in final format.
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