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Posted: January 12, 2026 (2 days ago)

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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$102,415 - $158,322

per year

Closes

January 16, 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 involves advising on and managing security programs for a naval command, including anti-terrorism measures, physical security, emergency planning, and ensuring operations continue during disruptions.

You'll review documents, recommend improvements to policies, and oversee systems like alarms and cameras to protect against threats.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in security planning and compliance in government or military settings who enjoys strategic problem-solving.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level (for GS-12) or GS-12 level (for GS-13) in federal or equivalent service
  • Knowledge of Anti-Terrorism, Force Protection, Physical Security, Emergency Management, and Continuity of Operations (COOP)
  • Ability to provide guidance, interpret policies, and recommend improvements to security processes and strategies
  • Experience preparing, reviewing, and evaluating security documentation for compliance
  • Skills in administering local policies, conducting inspections, and monitoring security programs
  • Proficiency in managing and upgrading security systems and equipment
  • Familiarity with handling and safeguarding classified materials

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Security Specialist in the Command Operations Group of Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC).

GS 12 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: 1.Providing guidance and interpretation of Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection, Physical Security, Emergency Management, and Continuity of Operations (COOP) matters.

2. Utilizing knowledge of physical antiterrorism, continuity of operations (COOP), and security program interrelationships to support the commands strategic plan. 3.

Recommending improvements or updates on physical, COOP, Emergency Management, and Anti-Terrorism processes, policies and strategies to counter threats. 4.

Making recommendations concerning alternative approaches and improvements to the organizational security processes. 5. Preparing, reviewing and evaluating security documentation.

GS 13 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 performing duties such as: 1.Providing guidance and interpretation and recommending improvements of Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection, Physical Security, Emergency Management, and Continuity of Operations (COOP) related matters.

2. Preparing, reviewing, and evaluating security documentation to ensure adequate protection is provided in meeting the terms within the security program requirements. 3.

Administering local policies and procedures to ensure compliance with organizational security policies, instructions, and SOPs. 4.

Monitoring security programs and conduct periodic security inspections. 5.

Ensuring that all proposed security system changes are reviewed, and that implemented system modifications do not adversely impact the security of the system.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 support security related efforts which currently requires administration of all security aspects of operations.
  • You will evaluate security documentation to ensure adequate protection is provided in meeting the terms within the security program requirements.
  • You will administer local policies and procedures to ensure compliance of security policies.
  • You will manage, upgrade, and change security systems/ equipment (i.e. alarms, cameras, badge readers, fencing, safe combinations) as required
  • You will apply and provide guidance on the established policies and procedures for handling and safeguarding classified material

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12861755-26-MC