SUPERVISORY YOUTH PROGRAMS SPECIALIST
Air Mobility Command
Posted: February 10, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Air Mobility Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
McGuire AFB, New Jersey
Salary
$88,005 - $114,413
per year
Type
Closes
This job is for a supervisory police officer leading a security forces squadron at an Air Force base, overseeing law enforcement, security operations, and emergency responses to threats like terrorist attacks.
It involves managing teams, ensuring safety on the installation, and handling high-risk situations while maintaining readiness through ongoing training.
A good fit would be someone with prior police or military police experience who thrives in fast-paced, dangerous environments and enjoys leading others in critical missions.
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The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the 87th Security Forces Squadron.
Conditions of Employment Continued: Incumbent will be exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement and security duties.
Incumbent is required to obtain first responder training/certifications in CPR techniques, self-aid buddy care, and first aid on the job and maintain annually.
Recurring training is required to keep the incumbent knowledgeable on the updated specialized tactics, techniques and procedures necessary for preparation and response to catastrophic events, terrorist attacks and related threats to installations.
Ability to employ 'infantry/SWAT' small unit tactics involving fire and maneuver, with rapid advancing movement between defensive positions, while wearing protective gear for extended periods of time, (e.g.
Employing "Active Shooter" response tactics and techniques as a member of a small team is required).
This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Must obtain and maintain a government travel card. Must successfully complete the Air Force Civilian Police Supervisor's Course, or approved equivalent.
Must earn qualification and/or certification, or have previous certification/qualification to operate and perform the following: Flight Armorer, Active Vehicle Barrier, National Crime Information Center (NCIC),Web EOC, GEO Base, Emergency Management Systems, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Security Forces Management Information System (SFMIS), Explosive Detection Device (EDD), Defense Data Exchange (DDEX), authoritative databases, Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS), electronic booking stations, speed measurement devices, non-lethal weapons (e.g.
neuromuscular incapacitating device (NMID), baton, etc.) and other duties as assigned.
Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate all security forces vehicles and installed equipment.
Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0083, Police Series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes experience that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property.
Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.
One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of law enforcement and anti-terrorism theories, principles, methods, techniques, and practices to establish policies and procedures and administer a comprehensive security/law enforcement protection program.
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to formulate and effectively implement special operating requirements, methods, and procedures for enforcing specialized personnel access controls and preventing unauthorized access to areas where stringent security requirements are enforced.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:
1.Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Security Forces Squadron. 2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. 3.
Represents the Security Forces Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. 4.
Mirandizes suspects, preserves evidence, and testifies in court as it pertains to enforcing laws and regulations on a military installation.
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