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SECURITY ASSISTANT (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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Salary

$40,736 - $65,599

per year

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January 15, 2027More Army jobs →

GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping manage security clearances and background checks for Army National Guard personnel, ensuring people are suitable for sensitive roles through administrative tasks like reviewing requests and coordinating with supervisors.

It's a clerical support position in a military office setting.

A good fit would be someone with office experience, attention to detail, and an interest in security processes, who is eligible for National Guard membership and holds a military rank between Specialist and Staff Sergeant.

Key Requirements

  • Military rank between SPC (Specialist) and SSG (Staff Sergeant)
  • At least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 level in clerical or administrative duties
  • Proficiency in using computers and office automation systems
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and set priorities
  • Knowledge of general office routines and security clearance processes
  • Eligibility for Title 32 Excepted Service as a Dual Status Technician with ILNG membership
  • U.S. Citizenship (for broader applicant pools)

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SECURITY ASSISTANT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2478000 and is part of the IL DCSOPS, National Guard.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S.

Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.

The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Must be rank of SPC, not to exceed rank of SSG.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess the experience, education and/or training which involves clerical or administrative work which indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07 Level - MUST possess the specialized experience, education or training which includes at least 12 months equivalent to the GS-06 Level, performing clerical or administrative duties in an office environment; have experience performing office functions using computers and automation systems; experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control.

GS-06 Level - MUST possess the specialized experience, education or training which includes at least 12 months equivalent to the GS-05 Level, in the performance of clerical or administrative duties which demonstrates a working knowledge of general office routines and functions; experience using computers and automation systems.

GS-05 Level - MUST possess the specialized experience, education or training which must have at least 12 months equivalent to the GS-04 Level, in the performance of clerical or administrative duties which demonstrates a working knowledge of general office routines and functions.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e.

the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained.

This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Major Duties:

As a SECURITY ASSISTANT (TITLE 32), GS-0086-5/6/7, you will serve as a Security Assistant, responsible for assisting in the personnel security clearances process and supporting an Administrator/Adjudicator with suitability adjudications /determinations for the fitness and suitability on individuals for entry and retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions required by Army.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Check the request for completeness and accuracy and contacts the Security Manager, Supervisor, points of contact at the serviced units, and/or the individual subject of the background/clearance investigation for any questions or corrections that are required.

Ensure investigative scoping items are met, personal identifying data and investigative questionnaire information is accurate and complete.

Ensure all investigative files are available prior to reviewing and rendering a suitability adjudicative/determination in accordance with suitability guidance and guidelines.

Ensure all systems of record accurately reflect the suitability adjudicative determination.

Receive, review, and submit requests for personnel clearances for serviced civilian, contractor, and military personnel.

Assist the review of personnel security background investigations and other source documents that determine suitability, fitness, for federal employment, and other credentialing decisions.

Use a variety of methods to track, monitor, and maintain files concerning the status of pending, current, and in-progress investigations and reinvestigations for secret and top-secret clearance holders.

Perform duties related to assisting suitability adjudications/determinations for the fitness and suitability of civilian employees, contractors and/or applicants for initial and continuing employment retention.

Check with the agency performing the investigation for an update on the status of the security clearance in question as required.

Notify the units of individuals requiring reinvestigation and resubmission of documentation.

Compose documentation, for supervisors' signature, verifying security clearances for those individuals going on Temporary Duty (TDY) to other locations and requests the same of locations with individuals coming TDY to their location.

Provide written and oral communication to appointed adjudicator regarding minor derogatory information found in the investigative file.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IL-12864153-AR-26-018