Job opening: SECURITY ASSISTANT
Salary: $46 696 - 60 703 per year
Published at: Nov 03 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to monitor and implement established security management and personnel and reports security programs.
Duties
Resolves a wide variety of complex security clearance problems that require choosing alternative responses through coordination with unit security managers, DoD Central Adjudication Facility, Defense Security Service (DSS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), higher headquarters, etc.
Reviews, establishes, and maintains Security Information Files (SIFs).
Assists in the overall management of the Information Security Program.
Assists in the administration of the Security Education and Training Program for information, personnel, and industrial security programs.
Performs administrative office support functions and maintains cooperative working relationships with unit security managers, supervisors, operating officials, and unit commanders.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- 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/
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
- The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Typing and computer operation is performed; however, a qualified typist is not required.
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.
- Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
- Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.
- This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.
- Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, GS-0086, Security Clerical and Assistance Series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicantsmust have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06 grade level position for External Candidates, or GS-05 grade level position for Current or Prior Federal Employees, or equivalent in the federal service which includes knowledge of the principles includes practical knowledge of standardized security rules, regulations, directives, issuance of ID cards, vehicle permits, restricted area badges, or other forms of authorization; knowledge of one or more automated databases associated with a specific security function to support office and security operations and produce a variety of documents and reports.
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. External Candidates must have served one year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. Current or Prior Federal Employees must have served one year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
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:
Knowledge of common and specialized security methods, rules, regulations, and principles to provide technical work and assist security specialists in security administration, and perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard security assignments and resolve problems.
Knowledge of procedures, forms, and information and confidentiality requirements related to sensitive personal information to request security investigations and submit to the appropriate government agency.
Knowledge of what constitutes derogatory information, the supporting data required to complete adjudication determinations, and understanding of clearance adjudication processes and the information/criteria required.
Knowledge of one or more automated databases associated with a specific security function to recognize, locate, and insert data/information; support office and security operations; and produce a variety of documents and reports.
Ability to plan and organize work, follow instructions, and accomplish multiple ongoing projects; and ability to locate, assemble, and compose information for reports, inquiries, and limited technical correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, using a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
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.
Contacts
- Address Andersen AFB
Unit 14001 Box 13
APO, AP 96543
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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