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SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST

Air Mobility Command

Department of the Air Force

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$105,481 - $137,128

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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 in a security planning and programs unit at an Air Force base, where you'll oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with rules, and manage projects to keep security programs running smoothly.

It's a supervisory role focused on organizing staff, advising on policies, and coordinating with other groups.

A good fit would be someone with experience in security management, strong leadership skills, and a background in military or government operations who enjoys problem-solving and team direction.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including knowledge of security concepts, principles, and programs
  • Familiarity with DoD, Air Force, MAJCOM, and wing missions, functions, and structures
  • Proficiency in analytical and evaluative methods for conducting surveys, studies, and program evaluations
  • Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures
  • Ability to plan, organize, direct, and manage program activities and administrative tasks
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Supervisory experience in managing employees and exercising control over security-related flights

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over employees assigned to Plans and Programs Flight.

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, administrative and management positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, practices, security forces programs, governing policies, directives, instructions and procedures, analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct surveys/studies, accomplish projects, and evaluate results for the management and completion of programs.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: 1.

Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, practices, security forces programs, governing policies, directives, instructions and procedures.

2. Knowledge of DoD, AF, MAJCOM, and wing missions, functions, and structures. 3.

Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct surveys/studies, accomplish projects, and evaluate results for the management and completion of programs. 4.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 5.

Ability to plan, organize, direct, effectively manage, and organize various program activities and tasks and be familiar with administrative requirements of the wing and MAJCOM including the functions and staff of an organization.

6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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:

Plans, organizes, and directs activities of Plans and Programs Flight, ensuring security programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.

Exercises supervisory management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

Represents the Flight with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other flights within the squadron and other staff offices on base.

Provides advice and assistance to supervisors, managers, commanders and other personnel on the installation Provides wing oversight and schedules the Force Protection Council and Force Protection Working Groups.

Represents the Defense Force Commander at meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, etc.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 5N-AFPC-12883073-105724-PMP