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SECURITY SPECIALIST (PROTECTION) - TITLE 32

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
JFHQ - GA
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Security Specialist (Protection), Position Description Number D1276000 and is part of the JFHQ - GA, National Guard.

This is a full-time, Excepted Permanent, dual status position which requires Georgia Army National Guard Membership.

Area of Consideration: Open to current members of the Army National Guard.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/21/2025 to 08/11/2025
Salary
$64,625 to - $84,010 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Marietta, GA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Confidential
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
GA-12766897-AR-25-182
Control number
840882900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current members of the Army National Guard.

Duties

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As a Security Specialist (Protection), GS-0080-09, you will:

Implement policies and procedures required to manage sensitive compartmented information (SCI) programs and to protect SCI resources. Function as a technical specialist on all SCI security matters as well as other areas of classified security and classification guidance. Duties require incumbent to maintain currency on a variety of different security program interrelationships, requirements, regulations and guidance in order to apply this knowledge to protect SCI facilities and materials from espionage, sabotage, and destruction.

Implement policies and procedures for accomplishment of SCI protection and security. Research, interpret, analyze and apply Presidential Executive Orders, Director Central Intelligence Directives (DCIDs), Defense Intelligence Agency Manuals, DoD Manuals, military component manuals and instructions, and local Operating Instructions.

Control all collateral and SCI classified information and material within the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) affecting the Unit's mission. Ensure SCIFs comply with all applicable construction and physical requirements, standards, and regulations as delineated by higher headquarters.

Implement the SCI security clearance program for all assigned personnel, ensuring all required clearances are up-to-date and completed. Track and administer SCI clearances for all in-processing personnel to ensure mission readiness. Terminate or transfer SCI clearances for out-processing personnel. Provide SSO services for other units located within the same geographic area. Meet with key customers to assess customer satisfaction and resolve problems that arise. Ensure that subordinates provide customer guidance and training.

Provide oversight of unit and SSO security self-inspections and present detailed and comprehensive reports with corrective action taken to the unit intelligence commander/SIO. Follow-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Assess and revise policies and procedures to improve their quality, timeliness, and efficiency.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire.
  • Must obtain the Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
  • An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Individual must possess a minimum of a secret clearance. Depending on State's mission set, the position may be required to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • The incumbent may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E5-E7.

Compatible Military Assignments: 31B.

General Experience: Experience, education or training that has provided analytical, decision making, or administrative skills which demonstrates the candidates ability to accomplish the work of an organization. This experience must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and successfully with others.

Specialized Experience: Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling base and law enforcement activities. Experience providing training in areas related to this position. Experience analyzing reports of investigations and maintaining security records.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, a maximum of 12 months of the required experience may be substituted by successful completion of undergraduate study in an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester hours for 12 months of experience. The education must have been in fields directly related to Security Administration.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Security
  • Ability to Plan and Organize Work
  • Security Education, Training and Awareness

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