Security Assistant

Air Force Research Laboratory; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, NY seeks an entry-level Security Assistant (DU-0086-02, GS-05/06 or equivalent). You will support visitor services, act as Verifying Official for the DEERS/RAPIDS system, and provide administrative security support for the branch.

This role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Tier 7 security clearance. Candidates should be able to work independently or as part of a team, deliver strong customer service, and perform additional duties as

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 7 Security Investigation.
• Males must register for selective service.
• Performance of additional duties may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to all personnel visiting the lab.
• Serves as the Verifying Official for the DEERS/RAPIDS station.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Job Overview

OPEN TO CURRENT FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This announcement will be accepting applications until 11:45 PM EST, 23 October 2026.

Job Overview

OPEN TO CURRENT FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This announcement will be accepting applications until 11:45 PM EST, 23 October 2026.

The Information and Spectrum Warfare Directorate (RF), DET 4/SSRI, is seeking to hire an entry-level Security Assistant, DU-0086-02 (GS-05/06 or equivalent) in Rome, NY.

Position Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provides customer service to all personnel who are visiting the lab.
• Serves as the Verifying Official for the DEERS/RAPIDS station.
• Provides administrative security support for the branch.

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 7 Security Investigation.
• Males must be registered for selective service, see www.sss.gov.
• Performance of additional duties may be required.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to excel in working independently and as a member of a team.
• Customer Service focused.

Telework

No, this position is not eligible for telework opportunities

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Series

0086

Additional Information

Resume requirement: Resume may not exceed two pages, and font size should be no smaller than 10pts. Resume with relevant start/end dates in MM/DD/YY format, per experience. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

Transcripts/Latest SF-50 requirement: redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) (social security number, date of birth, etc.).

Requisition Number 35666

Posting End Date

10/23/2026