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SECURITY SPECIALIST (ACCESS CONTROL)

Bureau of Naval Personnel

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$57,150 - $74,297

per year

Closes

April 16, 2026

GS-5 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing access to secure areas at the Naval War College by operating electronic security systems, issuing credentials, and ensuring everyone follows safety rules to protect people and important assets.

You'll train staff on these systems, keep detailed records, and help lead teams in maintaining security protocols.

It's a good fit for someone with entry-level experience in security administration who is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and comfortable working in a military environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level in physical and access control security programs
  • Ability to operate electronic security systems and personnel identity credentialing platforms
  • Experience maintaining security records and documentation for compliance with regulations
  • Certification as DEERS and RAPIDS Site Security Manager
  • Skills in programming, updating, and troubleshooting access control configurations
  • Ability to provide training on access control systems and security policies
  • Experience auditing, inspecting, and managing access control records including violations

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Security Specialist (Access Control) for the NAVAL WAR COLLEGE.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 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) Assisting in the daily administration of physical and access control security programs by enforcing established policies and procedures to protect personnel and assets; 2) Operating electronic security systems and personnel identity credentialing platforms to manage access and issue secure credentials; and 3) Maintaining comprehensive security records and access control documentation to ensure compliance with established regulations and protocols.

NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

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 the three core lines of effort within the Force Protection Branch: critical infrastructure protection, continuity of operations, and Force Protection.
  • You will lead civilian employees, contractors, and military members in the administration and validation of the NWC’s security goals.
  • You will manage the electronic security systems of NWC by programming, updating, and troubleshooting access control configurations.
  • You will provide face-to-face and computer-based training for users on how to operate access control systems and understand command security policies.
  • You will audit, inspect, and maintain all access control records for NWC, including requested changes and access violations.
  • You will serve as an alternate to the Electronic Security System (ESS) Administrator and support the management, administration, and operation of the ESS enterprise.
  • You will be certified as a DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System) and RAPIDS (Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System) Site Security Manager to manage and secure personnel identification systems.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12932434-26-HJY