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PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/06/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 6, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$69,373 - $90,190 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-13019494-26-JDD
Control number
877707000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will analyze and evaluate security operations to establish policies, procedures, and conduct program assessments.
  • You will analyze operational security directives or policies to identify action items (e.g. vulnerabilities, threats, safeguards).
  • You will communicate security policies and standards for command compliance with security regulations and standards for all training requirements.
  • You will conduct assessments on installation training utilizing online databases for tracking all Law Enforcement required training and weapons qualifications.
  • You will advise management on new developments and advances in security techniques.
  • You will advise installation security officers on matters that require explanations regarding updated training requirements and Law Enforcement qualifications regulations and procedures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
  • Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.
  • The work is partly sedentary which includes sitting, standing and walking. Part of the work will take place in an outdoor environment.
  • Incumbent can expect to be called upon to conduct on-site surveys of discrepancies in the field periodically. Such work will include driving, walking, and occasionally hiking.
  • The risks and discomforts imposed by an outdoor environment are minimal to an individual in reasonably good physical condition.
  • Incumbent is responsible for accomplishing assigned work in a manner that will assure his own safety and the safety of others.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Conducting assessments on all installation physical security programs to examine procedures in effect for storage, accountability, accessibility, physical security configurations, etc.; 2) Providing training on alarm procedures, badge requirements, physical security inspections, and emergency response actions; 3) Advising installation security officers on regulations and procedures; 4) Implementing solutions to identified problems associated with physical security/loss prevention; and 5) Monitoring control of government property.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-series-0080/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Additional Information (Continued):

Must retain a WA state motor vehicle driver's license.

Must be familiar with the Naval Correspondence Manual and development and submission of formal Naval correspondence, briefs, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is partly sedentary which includes sitting, standing and walking. Part of the work will take place in an outdoor environment.
Incumbent can expect to be called upon to conduct on-site surveys of discrepancies in the field periodically. Such work will include
driving, walking, and occasionally hiking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The risks and discomforts imposed by an outdoor environment are minimal to an individual in reasonably good physical condition.
Incumbent is responsible for accomplishing assigned work in a manner that will assure his own safety and the safety of others.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

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
OR

Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

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.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

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Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
COMMANDER, NAVY REGION NORTHWEST
1100 Ramirez de Arellano Road
Silverdale, WA 98315-1103
US

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