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SECURITY OFFICER

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$106,437 - $138,370

per year

Closes

March 3, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a Security Officer in the Wyoming Air National Guard, where you'll lead and manage security programs like law enforcement, physical protection, and anti-terrorism efforts at the air base in Cheyenne.

It involves overseeing daily security operations and ensuring the safety of personnel and installations.

A good fit would be an experienced military officer with a background in security forces who is ready to commit to full-time service in the Guard.

Key Requirements

  • Military affiliation as an officer in the Wyoming Air National Guard (grades O-3 to O-5)
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience at GS-11 level in developing and managing law enforcement, physical security, and anti-terrorism programs
  • Completion or current enrollment in the Air Force Security Officer Course
  • At least 24 months of experience in a Security Forces billet for AFSC 31P3 qualification
  • Compatible military assignment as 31P3 Security Forces Qualified
  • Ability to meet medical standards, including normal color vision and physical demands for lifting and standing
  • Strong skills in data analysis, communication, and following security directives

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SECURITY OFFICER, Position Description Number PDD2968000 and is part of the 153d Security Forces Squadron, Wyoming Air National Guard.

This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The consideration of qualified eligible candidates will be as follows: Area 1: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) WY ANG employees assigned to the 153 SFS.

Area 2: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Air National Guard.

Area 4: All current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard.

Area 6: Current military service members to include the US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and other states' Air National Guard units.

Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.

TECHNICIAN INFO Type of Appointment: Permanent Tenure: Group 1 or 2 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm FLSA: Exempt Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence.

Situational teleworking may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Technician Position #: 1028857 Selecting Official: Col Matthew Sturtevant MILITARY GRADE Min: O-3/Capt Max: O-5/Lt Col Applicants' undergrade will not be considered for this vacancy.

Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must possess experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material; ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats; demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures; learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12).

Experience, education or training developing, implementing, and managing the Wing's law enforcement, physical security, wing security, and Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection programs.

Working knowledge on Security Forces programs and the Defense Force program with expert knowledge and premier technical authority on the development, implementation, and management of law enforcement, physical security, installation security, and anti-terrorism programs, policies, procedures, and equipment.

NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.

Applicants must provide from MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: Officer: 31P3, Security Forces Qualified Must have completed OR be currently enrolled in the Air Force Security Officer Course.

OTHER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE: For award of AFSC 31P3, you must possess at least 24 months of experience in a Security Forces billet, regardless of whether you have completed BOC, or not.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the capacity to perform essential functions and operations without risk to themselves or others.

Must have normal color vision; and must meet the military physical demand ratings for lifting and standing work.

Must physically qualify in compliance with Department of Defense, along with the Department of the Air Force medical standards, as required/specified by the applicable Air Force military skill medical requirements.

Prior to appointment, applicant's military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, medical profile, and drug test.

Must not have a record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies.

KNOWLEDGE: Must possess knowledge of Air Force SF programs and management functions, such as installation security measures; security concepts for nuclear and conventional weapon systems and resources; air base defense, vulnerability assessment and mitigation; police services including law enforcement, traffic management, confrontation management, investigations, and military working dog utilization; programming and budgeting procedures; principles of deployment, operational capabilities, limitations, and vulnerabilities; basic security equipment capabilities; combat arms training and maintenance; employment and operator maintenance of assigned weapons, and Integrated Defense Risk Management Factors (IDRMF).

TRAINING: Completion of the Basic Officer Course (BOC) is mandatory for all personnel entering the 31P career field and is requirement for award of the 31P3 AFSC.

Additionally, 31Ps commissioned in 2021 or later will attend Combat Leaders Course (CLC) between 2-5 years Commissioned Time in Service (CTIS) for award of 31P3.

BOC is a prerequisite for attending CLC. 31P officers should attend the Integrated Command & Control Course (IDC3) between 5-8 years CTIS. BOC and CLC are prerequisites for IDC3.

NO DISCIPLINARY ACTION: Must not have received any disciplinary action (Article 15 or Court-Martial) for engaging in an unprofessional or inappropriate relationship as defined in applicable DoD Instructions regarding Air Force Professional and Unprofessional Relationships.

Applicants must not be flagged, barred to reenlist or coded with any administrative information indicating legal investigation is underway.

DRIVER'S LICENSE: Must possess a valid state's driver's license. Major Duties:

This position is in the Wyoming Air National Guard's (ANG) 153d Security Forces Squadron (153 SFS).

The purpose is to serve as the Senior Security Officer (Squadron Commander) over the 153 SFS and all aspects of Integrated Defense, Law Enforcement, Air Base Ground Defense, Force Protection, and Anti-Terrorism as the Defense Force Commander (DFC) and Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO).

The incumbent of this position must be assigned as the Drill Status Commander.

Provides supervisory responsibility for subordinate security force squadron personnel to include Active Guard Reserve (AGR) military personnel, Federal Technicians, Security Cooperative Agreement (SCA) employees, and Drill Status Guardsman (DSG) to meet all Integrated Defense, LE and AT/FP requirements for the installation.

Directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all Integrated Defense (ID) and Law Enforcement (LE) activities within an Air National Guard Wing as the Defense Force Commander (DFC).

Directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all Anti-Terrorism (AT) and Force Protection (FP) activities within an Air National Guard Wing as the Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO).

Directs assessments of complex internal and external factors for effect to the organization and assigned missions.

Conducts formal and informal assessments to determine criticality of organizational functions, identify vulnerabilities, assess internal and external threats, and calculate associated risk to wing mission(s) and personnel. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: WY-12874470-AF-26-037