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Supervisory Physical Security Specialist

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$93,216 - $121,183

per year

Closes

April 20, 2026

GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team to manage and improve physical security at a U.S. Army base, including creating policies, conducting inspections, and ensuring protection against threats.

A good fit would be someone with experience in security operations, strong leadership skills, and a background in government or military settings who enjoys analyzing risks and guiding others on safety measures.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience in federal service at GS-9 level or equivalent, including conducting physical security checks and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • 52 weeks of federal service at GS-10 or equivalent within the last 52 weeks (Time in Grade requirement)
  • Proficiency in leadership and supervising security teams
  • Experience in security program management, including policy development and implementation
  • Skills in conducting inspections, surveys, risk analysis, and vulnerability assessments
  • Knowledge of computers, electronics, and configuration management for security systems
  • Eligibility under specific Department of Army or DoD employment authorities, with proof of documents

Full Job Description

About the Position: Serves as Supervisory Physical Security Specialist in developing policy and guidance for the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) physical security program at the installation.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized expereince requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes: Conducting periodic physical security checks to ensure the command is compliant with regulations.

Implementing policies, directives and coordinates with headquarters. Preparing operational directives and reports related to security activities.

Conducting inspections, surveys, and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities to the command.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computers and Electronics Configuration Management Leadership Security Program Management Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.

For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Major Duties:

  • Provide guidance, recommendations, and assistance to Commanders, supervisors and employees concerning security systems, physical protection devices, Visitor Control Center, and personnel access controls.
  • Perform as Physical Security Supervisor for an IMCOM Installation and is responsible for physical security plans, procedures and inspections as well as key control.
  • Prepare clear and concise evaluation reports substantiating findings and recommendations for corrective action.
  • Conduct physical security site-surveys to determine and identify state-of-the-art electronic Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and components, and technical security equipment required for the protection of US Army Assets.
  • Responsible for Installation Access Control policies and procedures and maintain operational command over the Security Guards.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MCFT-26-12924573-MP