PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
Posted: February 13, 2026 (6 days ago)
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
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).
This job involves working as a security assistant who verifies identities, issues access cards and badges, and manages electronic databases to control entry to a military installation.
You'll help military personnel, civilians, contractors, and others get the right identification while ensuring security protocols are followed.
It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented with experience in data entry, customer service, or security who wants a stable government role.
See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Security Assistant (Verifying Official), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.
To qualify at the GS-06 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
Creditable specialized experience includes: Issuing badges, passes, or other forms to authorize access Enter personal identifiable data into electronic systems Verify the legitimacy of identification documents B.
Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx.
If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation.
To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: Graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.
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. Major Duties:
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