Security Specialist

Air Combat Command; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command in Nevada seeks a Security Specialist to protect the organization from espionage, terrorism, threats to national security, and unauthorized disclosure, while supporting information, personnel, and industrial security for the installation.

The position follows OPM GS standards with required transcripts, emphasizes applying security principles, advising officials, and developing guidance for security policies across multiple levels of control.

Qualifications

• Must have specialized security experience at the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent.
• Education options include Master’s degree or higher or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such degree, or LL.B./J.D. if related.
• Combination of education and experience may qualify for 100% of the requirements with transcripts.
• TIG requirements apply for time-in-grade eligibility (GS positions).

Skills

Security principles

Security training concepts

Security program evaluation

Oral and written communication

Professional relationships

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

LL.B. or J.D. (related)

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to protect organization from espionage, terrorism, threats of unauthorized disclosure, compromise of information, material considered vital to command mission interests, national defense, national security and serve as a security specialist, providing limited information, personnel, industrial program support for the installation.

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-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of commonly applied security principles, concepts, and methodologies in carrying out information, personnel, and industrial security assignments, advising operating officials, and developing guidance for applying security policy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees of security controls.

OR EDUCATION:

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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):

• Knowledge of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices.
• Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
• Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

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.