PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

U.S. Marine Corps; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego seeks a Physical Security Specialist to support the Provost Marshal Office/Marine Corps Police Department. You will perform physical security and crime prevention surveys and contribute to security assessments on site.

The role requires eligibility for GS-07 or GS-09 and a Secret security clearance; federal hiring paths apply with a deadline of 2026-11-16.

Qualifications

• Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
• A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education.
• GS-09: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR LL.B./J.D. related to the position.
• GS-07: One full year of graduate level education or Superior academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• You will conduct physical security surveys and crime prevention surveys.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

Two years of graduate level education toward a master's

LL.B. or J.D. related to the position

One year of graduate level education

Job description

You will serve as a You will serve as a PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST in the Provost Marshal Office/Marine Corps Police Department of MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT.

Key Responsibilities

You will conduct physical security surveys and crime prevention surveys.

Requirements & Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-09: Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Have successfully completed two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree. OR Have obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled.

OR Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. GS-07: Have one full year of graduate level education. OR Superior academic achievement. OR Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $57641 – $91664/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.