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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Security Specialist ensuring AFIMSC support to HQ Air Mobility Command (AMC).

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/05/2026 to 02/11/2026
Salary
$91,779 to - $141,880 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Scott AFB, IL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFMC-12866772-080639-9S-ARF
Control number
856636800

Duties

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1. Serves as the Detachment subject matter expert on antiterrorism and force protection requirements, policy, procedures, and program status.

2. Responsible for the overall implementation, oversight, and centralized control of AMC's antiterrorism and force protection programs.

3. Provides oversight on all Installation and Mission Support activities related to AFIMSC support for AMC Security Forces Squadrons and keeps both AMC/A4S and the Detachment Commander informed of any issues affecting mission accomplishment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • This position may require travel.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations. If centrally managed position, add the following here: “This is a Centrally Managed position under the Security Career Field.
  • This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
  • 1/2 Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) conferral is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position
  • 2/2 in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification and AFI 36-2645, Security Profession.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for this position you must meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of this announcement closing at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-2, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in expertise on the coordination of antiterrorism staff initiatives, implementation of policies and procedures including antiterrorism processes and assessments. Conducts antiterrorism program reviews, vulnerability assessments, mission assurance assessments, and other surveys to identify and recommend strategic initiatives as needed. Monitors threat assessment, asset criticality, vulnerability assessments, and exercises to assess risk to personnel and resources and to assist with development of risk mitigation strategies while providing great customer service.".

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Ideal Candidate Statement
-The ideal candidate will have both base-level and intermediate headquarters level knowledge, skills and experience with USAF Security Forces enterprise and be able to assume liaison responsibilities between AMC and HQ AFIMSC for all Security Forces Installation and Mission Support matters within the first 30 days of employment in this position. Within 90 days, the candidate will be expected to manage Security Forces resources, review and validate fiscal-year execution plans, advocate for mission-critical projects, conduct comprehensive antiterrorism (AT) assessments and program reviews, and serve as the course coordinator for AT Level II training. The candidate must also be capable of directing AMC's Security Forces MPA program, forecasting requirements, and validating taskings in alignment with AMC priorities. Prior experience leading Security Forces operations, resource management, antiterrorism (AT), mission assurance, or MAJCOM-level staff work is highly desirable.


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. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices as they relate to Antiterrorism and Force Protection.
2. Extensive knowledge of DoD and Air Force physical security programs to include risk management methodology, analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct survey studies, accomplish projects, and evaluate management of Antiterrorism programs.
3. Knowledge of security force programs and governing policies, directives, instructions, and procedures.
4. Knowledge of force protection and security equipment, devices, systems, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
5. Knowledge of counter sUAS equipment, devices, systems, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
6. Ability to effectively manage and organize various program activities and tasks. Be familiar with administrative requirements of HQ AMC and HQ AFIMSC.


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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-3 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

Tax Law Impact for PCS:
On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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