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Posted: March 23, 2026 (1 day ago)

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SECURITY ASSISTANT (OFFICE AUTOMATION)

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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$57,641 - $74,935

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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 supporting security operations in a Navy installation by handling paperwork, managing supplies, and using computers for administrative tasks to keep things running smoothly and securely.

It's a good fit for someone with office experience who pays close attention to details, follows rules carefully, and enjoys organizing security-related processes in a government setting.

No advanced degrees are needed, but prior experience in similar administrative roles is key.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 level, including preparing and maintaining security documents and records
  • Experience procuring and managing supplies to ensure compliance with regulations
  • Ability to analyze administrative functions, evaluate efficiency, and recommend improvements
  • Proficiency in using office automation software to prepare reports in correct formats
  • Knowledge of federal procurement rules and procedures for ordering supplies
  • Familiarity with monitoring physical security elements like alarms, key control, safes, personnel identification, and contractor access

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Security Assistant (Office Automation) in the Force Protection Division of COMNAVREGSW SDIEGO.

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) Preparing and/or maintaining security documents and records; 2) Procuring and/or managing supplies to ensure sufficient supplies and compliance with regulations; 3) Analyzing administrative functions to evaluate efficiency and make recommendations for improvements; 4) Utilizing office automation software to prepare reports in the correct format.

NOTE: This experience must be fully supported in your resume to be considered for this 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 draft memoranda, messages, or endorsements related to security matters.
  • You will utilize a personal computer, fax machine, scanner, etc. to perform a variety of administrative tasks.
  • You will order office and shipping supplies in accordance with federal procurement rules and procedures.
  • You will monitor physical security requirements (e.g., alarms, key control, safes, personnel identification, contractor access control) to ensure adequate safeguards are being utilized.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12916349-26-SAM