Supervisor Security Specialist (NH-0080-02) 42/DET1

Air Force Test Center; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center in Palmdale, CA seeks a Full-Time Supervisor Security Specialist (Chief, Security Forces Operations Flight) to lead the Security Forces Operations at AFP 42, Detachment 1. This role requires directing planning, organizing, and supervising security personnel to protect government and contractor functions.

The position emphasizes first-level supervisory responsibilities, compliance with security standards, and interaction with multiple installation entities to sustain

Qualifications

• Must have ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience within the law enforcement field.
• Must currently serve in an active supervisory or command-level capacity within a law enforcement agency.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a "Secret" security clearance.
• Designated Drug Testing Position and DOD physical security certification within 2 years of EOD.

Responsibilities

• Exercising supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
• Plan, organize, and direct the activities of Operations Flight and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the Flight with installation and functional area organizations and build effective working relationships.
• Provide advice and assistance to supervisors, managers, commanders and staff on the installation.

Job description

• Published Oct. 28, 2026

About the Role

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a The Air Force Civilian Service is looking for a Full-Time Supervisor Security Specialist (Chief, Security Forces Operations Flight) (NH-0080-02) to work at the 412th Security Forces Squadron Detachment 1, Air Force Plant 42, (AFP 42/DET1) in Palmdale, CA.

The purpose of this position is to execute Air Force Plant 42 Security Forces operations functions, to serve as the Chief, Security Forces Operations exercising first-level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Operations Flight, providing planning, directing, organizing, and providing managerial control over Security Forces operations employees assigned to 412th Security Forces Squadron, Detachment 1 at Air Force Plant 42, Palmdale, CA. To ensure successful protection for the diverse government and contractor functions at Air Force Plant 42.

Announcement Closes

11/04/2026

Location

Palmdale, CA

Typical 2026 salary range

$47,490-$113,185 per year (includes locality)
“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel possible

Must have requirements or may not be considered

• Must possess a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience within the law enforcement field.
• Must currently serve in an active supervisory or command-level capacity within a law enforcement agency.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, training requirements and operating methods required to perform the full range of police officer activities independently.
• Knowledge of Supervisory, safety, security, and EEO regulations, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of special operating requirements, methods, and procedures for enforcing specialized personnel access controls to prevent unauthorized access to areas where stringent security requirements are enforced.
• Knowledge of appropriate use of force and self-defense techniques to protect oneself and others in threatening situations including the ability to subdue and control individuals as required.

Major Duties

• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Operations Flight, ensuring that physical security operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Develop goals and objectives that integrate Flight, Branch and Detachment objectives.
• Represents the Flight with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other flights within the Branch, the Installation and other staff offices on the facility.
• Provides advice and assistance to supervisors, managers, commanders and other personnel on the installation.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain and “Secret” security clearance
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Department of Defense Physical Security Certification conferral is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DOD Security Accreditation and Certification.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
• Must possess a current and valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of the full range of police and law enforcement services that require considerable training, experience, and proficiency to perform the full range of operations in preventing or resolving offenses
• Incumbents must qualify and remain qualified in the use of required weapons, as the incumbent will be required to use firearms in performing duties.
• Knowledge of security regulations, practices, principles, and procedures including force protection, integrated defense, anti-terrorism, police services, physical security, Security Forces weapons and use of force.
• Knowledge of police officer procedures and operating methods in order to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the full range of Security Forces activities to include security of protection level resources, installation entry control, dispatch, emergency response operations and armed response.
• Knowledge of programming and funding processes as they relate to Security Forces programs.
• Knowledge of incidents and security management systems.
• Ability to conduct various spectrums of planning from crisis to long range.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

Learn more about the new resume requirements at:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED