PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST
Air Education and Training Command
Posted: February 11, 2026 (0 days ago)
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STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)
Department of the Navy
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves protecting people, buildings, and sensitive information in a Navy program by creating security rules, checking facilities for risks, and managing locks and keys for important items.
It's ideal for someone with experience in security planning and inspections who can handle detailed checks and work in a structured government environment.
The role requires passing background checks, drug tests, and special certifications to ensure reliability.
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 also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or NH-02 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: developing and implementing physical security policies and procedures and conducting inspections, surveys, and assessments to ensure effectiveness of physical security programs.
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or NH-02 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Interpreting and implementing physical security policies and procedures, and participating in inspections, surveys, and assessments to ensure the effectiveness of physical security programs.
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:
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