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SECURITY SPECIALIST

ACC - Eglin AFB
Eglin AFB, FL Other
POSTED ON 4/22/2026 CLOSED ON 5/25/2026

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a security specialist, providing information, industrial, and personnel security program functions in support of the Wing and Group staff.

Qualifications:

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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of information, industrial, and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas. 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 installation.

OR
EDUCATION:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of information, industrial, and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and
implement security programs in these areas.
2. Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers inestablishing and operating internal security programs.
3. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the
security program for the installation.
4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
5. 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.

Responsibilities:

DUTIES:

DUTY 1: Implements and administers the Information Security Program. Implements DOD, USAF, and MAJCOM
policies and develops local procedures for the classification and protection of classified national defense and other
sensitive information originated or controlled by Wing activities.

DUTY 2: Administers the Industrial Security Program. Reviews solicitation and contract documents to ensure they include
the appropriate security clauses and language.

DUTY 3: Implements and administers the Personnel Security Program. Establishes local procedures for processing
requests for security clearances for military and civilian personnel.

DUTY 4: Special Security Representative performs all aspects of the SCI Personnel Security Program. Establishes local
procedures for processing requests for SCI Nomination Request for unit personnel.

Salary : $74,678

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