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Posted: March 6, 2026 (0 days ago)

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SECURITY OFFICER

Bureau of Naval Personnel

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$133,060 - $172,980

per year

Closes

April 6, 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 role involves leading security efforts at a naval command, focusing on protecting classified information by advising leaders, managing personnel clearances, and ensuring secure handling of sensitive data and visits.

It's ideal for someone with experience in government or military security who enjoys training teams and developing safety protocols.

The position requires strong leadership to oversee subordinates while staying updated on security policies.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in federal, private, or public sector
  • Experience developing and administering a Personnel Security Program (PSP)
  • Ability to advise on eligibility for accessing classified information and sensitive duties
  • Knowledge of advising and training on information, physical, and communication security programs
  • Skills in delegating and managing workload for security team subordinates
  • Capability to provide security advice to senior leaders
  • Familiarity with defensive security, counterintelligence briefings, and emergency security plans

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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) Developing and administering the command's Personnel Security Program (PSP).

2) Acting as advisor and direct representative in matters regarding the eligibility of personnel to access classified information and assignment to sensitive duties.

3) Advising and training on information, physical, and communication security programs and policies.

4) Delegating and managing the workload of subordinates in the execution of the security officer mission. 5) Providing advice to senior leaders on security-related matters.

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=Group-Standards 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 serve as the President's advisor and direct representative in matters pertaining to the security of classified information held at the command.
  • You will develop written command personnel security procedures, including an emergency plan which integrates emergency destruction drills where required.
  • You will ensure security control of visits to and from the command when the visitor requires and is authorized access to classified information.
  • You will ensure that access to classified information is limited to those who are eligible and have the "need-to-know".
  • You will provide defensive security and counterintelligence briefings and reminders of security responsibilities for individuals that attend or host meetings with foreign visitors.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12899428-26-PRS