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Security Assistant (Verifying Official)

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Salary

$47,383 - $61,598

per year

Closes

February 9, 2026

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 verifying identities, issuing security cards like Common Access Cards, and managing access to a military installation in Ohio.

You'll handle personal data entry, greet visitors, and support security programs by generating reports on ID cards.

It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented with experience in administrative or security roles, especially in government or military settings, who enjoys working with people and computer systems.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level, such as issuing badges, entering personal data into systems, or verifying identification documents
  • Ability to operate DEERS/RAPIDS workstations for managing personally identifiable information
  • Skill in generating Common Access Cards (CAC) and Uniform Services Identification (USID) Cards for various personnel
  • Experience operating electronic security systems (ESS) and supporting physical security programs
  • Customer service skills to greet individuals and determine eligibility for installation access
  • Proficiency in producing analytical reports on ID card issuance and lost/stolen credentials
  • Education substitution possible with graduate-level education directly related to the position (transcript required)

Full Job Description

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.

To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP applicant, individuals need to demonstrate practical knowledge of major body systems and diagnostic signs to perform initial emergency medical dispatch (EMD) assistance to callers with medical emergencies; skill and ability to provide advanced EMD life support care advice over the phone to or for the patient until the emergency staff arrives on the scene; extensive knowledge of vehicle dispatching procedures; skill in emergency communication techniques and the operation of communication equipment to accurately obtain and relay information to and from responders.

the emergency staff. health care providers. and other appropriate personnel. Major Duties:

  • Serves as a Verifying Official (VO) operating DEERS/RAPIDS workstations.
  • Adds, updates, retrieves, displays, transmits, and stores personally identifiable information on individuals in the DEERS database.
  • Generates the Common Access Card (CAC) for eligible military, civilian, contractor, Guard/Reserve, and foreign military personnel
  • Generates the Uniform Services Identification (USID) Card for eligible individuals including retired military, military dependents, foreign nationals, volunteers, and others.
  • Operates the installation’s electronic security system (ESS).
  • Greets customers and determines their eligibility to enter the installation.
  • Supports installation physical security and law enforcement programs by producing analytical reports pertaining to ID card issuance and lost or stolen identification credentials.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLADSC-26-12878136-DE