Physical Security Specialist
Air National Guard Units · Department of the Air Force
This job in plain English
This is a full-time National Guard technician job with the Washington Air National Guard at the 194th Security Forces Squadron in Camp Murray, Washington. The physical security specialist manages intrusion detection systems, base entry control systems, and installation security plans. You must be a member of the Washington Air National Guard, hold or obtain a Secret clearance, and expect occasional travel and irregular hours.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
- National Guard and ReservesCurrent members of the National Guard or Reserves. Many of these jobs require membership as a condition of employment.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S., including current federal employees in the excepted service, National Guard and reserve members, and transitioning military members. You must be a member of the Washington Air National Guard, or be eligible to join at the required military grade, and veterans' preference does not apply.
What you would do
- Manage the intrusion detection system and its maintenance reports.
- Manage physical access control systems, including DBIDS.
- Write and publish installation security plans and local security procedures.
- Manage installation entry control, visitor center, and special events.
- Monitor false alarms and request maintenance help when needed.
Do you qualify for GS-9?
With experience: You need 24 months of specialized experience that is in or related to this work and equal to at least the next lower grade (GS-8 for this GS-9 job). Or you may use 1 year of experience at that next lower grade level.
With education: A high school diploma or GED is the basic education requirement. You can qualify with education only by having a master's degree or equivalent, 2 full years of graduate study toward one, or an LL.B. or J.D. if related. Education can be combined with experience, and you must provide transcripts or other proof.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Valid state driver's license, for positions that require operating motor vehicles
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, no more than 2 pages, written in your own words
- Resume must show month and year dates, hours per week, position title, unit, and duties
- Military Form 174, required
- Military service history with enlistment dates, orders, positions, and AFSC
- Cover letter (optional)
- DD-214 if applicable
- Latest non-award SF-50 if applicable; one SF-50 is required for Area 1 eligibility
- Transcripts if you qualify through education
How you will be rated: Your resume and documents are checked against the minimum qualifications, then compared with your questionnaire answers to set your experience level. If you rate yourself higher than your application supports, your rating can be lowered or you can be removed from consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Military Form 174 is required; applications without it will not be considered.
- List each job's dates by month and year, with hours per week and duties, to show specialized experience.
- Upload documents early, because virus scanning can take several hours.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required, including hours outside the normal duty day.
Incentives and relocation: Certain incentives may be available pending funding and approval, but are not guaranteed. Military technicians are not eligible for enlistment, retention, or student loan repayment bonuses.
Conditions of employment:
- Must maintain membership in the Washington Air National Guard for continued employment
- Military grade A1C to TSgt (E3 to E6)
- Must obtain and keep a Secret security clearance within 1 year
- Must obtain AFSC 3P0X1 within 1 year of appointment
- Drug test
- Direct deposit participation is mandatory
- Selective Service registration required for men born after 12/31/1959
- Must wear the military uniform while working as a technician
- Not eligible if convicted of a qualifying domestic violence misdemeanor
- Indefinite appointment with no reemployment rights after a reduction in force
- Irregular or overtime hours may be required
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $69,373 – $90,190 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-9 · General Schedule
- Location
- Camp Murray, Washington
- Appointment
- Temporary
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Secret
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Security Administration (0080)
- Announcement
- WA-13086948-AF-27-0025
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