SECURITY ASSISTANT

Defense Finance and Accounting Service; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Cleveland seeks a candidate to issue, verify, and approve civilian, contractor, and visitor identification cards, while managing the related database systems and processes. The role requires attention to credentialing procedures and adherence to DoD guidelines.

Requirements include substitution rules for education with four years of education above high school level and mandatory submission of transcripts; foreign education must be evaluated for

Qualifications

• Official transcripts required for degree verification.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. education.
• Equivalency evaluation evidence may be requested prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for issuance, verification, and approval of civilian, contractor, and visitor identification cards.
• Manage associated database systems and related functional processes.

Education

Four years of successfully completed education above the high school level

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the issuance, verification, and approval of civilian, contractor, and visitor identification cards and for management of associated database systems and functional processes.

Requirements & Education

GS-05 Substitution of Education for Experience: Four years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.

Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above.

Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.

You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $42535 – $55296/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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