Captain (#014811) Division of Security, Columbia (RICHLAND)
State of South Carolina
Posted: March 4, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Air National Guard Units
Department of the Air Force
Location
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Salary
$120,548 - $156,715
per year
Type
Closes
This job involves leading a security team at an Air National Guard base in Rhode Island, overseeing defense, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism efforts to protect the installation.
The role includes managing personnel, ensuring compliance with security rules, and handling training and disciplinary actions.
It's a good fit for experienced military officers with leadership skills in security and a background in defense operations.
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SECURITY OFFICER (T32), Position Description Number D2968000 and is part of the RI 143d Mission Support Group.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Security Officer over 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).
Military Grades: O-4 through O-5 Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume.
Compatible Military Assignments: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required. Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements.
Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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.
Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for one of the seven organizational program disciplines and its applicable Security Series career.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 12 months equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.
Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Major Duties:
Exercises direct supervisory and personnel management responsibilities.
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.
Sole authority for establishing arming authority for personnel. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
Makes recommendations for selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives.
Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments.
Recommends awards when appropriate and reviews within-grade increases when employees are eligible and follows up on the status when required Listens and resolves employee complaints at the lowest level and refers unresolved complaints to higher level management.
Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters.
Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance.
Encourages self-development. Leave request approval authority; assures adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time.
Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material.
Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates.
Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination.
Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees.
Supports the Whistleblower Protection Program by responding constructively to employees who make protected disclosures under 5 U.S.C. 2302(b)
; taking responsible and appropriate actions to resolve any such disclosures; and creating an environment in which employees feel comfortable making such disclosures. Performs other duties as assigned.
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