PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Posted: January 6, 2026 (8 days ago)
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United States Fleet Forces Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$77,964 - $101,359
per year
Type
Closes
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 managing security clearances and programs for sensitive information in the Navy, including handling background checks, interviews, and access controls for personnel.
It supports the security office by maintaining electronic systems and advising on issues like clearance denials.
A good fit would be someone with experience in security administration, attention to detail, and knowledge of government regulations, ideally from military or federal backgrounds.
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 next lower grade level (GG/GS-9) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, such as: 1.
Provide personnel security management and administrative functions for sensitive programs, to include processing security background investigations, periodic re-investigations, in/out processing, and special access requests.
2. Assist in the management of a security program or serve in a direct support role within a security office. 3. Manage the operation and maintenance of electronic security systems. 4.
Conduct preliminary interviews for security screenings. OR I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
OR I have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR I have obtained an LL.M. that is related to the position being filled.
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=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:
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