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Posted: January 9, 2026 (6 days ago)

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Security Assistant (Office Automation)

Naval Medical Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Salary

$51,957 - $67,543

per year

Closes

January 20, 2026

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 handling security-related administrative tasks in a naval medical facility, such as managing visitor badges, conducting background checks, and assisting with office operations like greeting visitors and preparing reports.

It's a good fit for someone with strong organizational skills, comfort using basic computer tools, and experience in customer service or security support roles.

The position supports the smooth flow of people and information in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level, including using office automation software to draft documents per regulations
  • Proficiency in operating office equipment like personal computers, fax machines, and scanners for administrative tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with people at all organizational levels, inside and outside the agency
  • Experience coordinating visitor badges, visit requests, and ID card management (e.g., CACs)
  • Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute
  • Ability to conduct background checks, including criminal history and sex offender verifications
  • Familiarity with preparing reports, such as traffic and parking studies

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-05 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) Using office automation software (e.g., word processing, database, spread sheet programs) to draft documents in accordance with outlined regulations and procedures; 2) Using office equipment (e.g., personal computer, fax machine, or scanner) to perform a variety of administrative tasks; 3) Interacting with individuals of all levels, both within and external to the organization; and 4) Coordinating visitor badges, incoming and outgoing visit request and ID card management (i.e., visitor badges and CACs).

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.

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/0000/security-clerical-and-assistance-series-0086/.

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 receive calls, greet visitors, and direct customers to appropriate offices.
  • You will serve as a Visitor Control Center (Pass and Identification) Clerk preparing, issuing, and maintaining accountability of restricted badges to customers.
  • You will conduct traffic and parking studies and prepare reports for supervisor.
  • You will conduct criminal history and sex offender background checks on potential visitors to the installation.
  • You will compile list of authorized visitors to the installation and send them to the entry control points (gates) for use by police personnel.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12862912-26-SMM