Security Specialist (Protection)

Army National Guard Units • Rancho Cordova, CA

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About The Position

This permanent, Title 32 excepted-service position is located within the Adjutant General's Joint Staff and is part of the California Joint Force Headquarters Operations Army J3. The Security Specialist (Protection), GS-0080-12, serves as the Joint Force Headquarters (State) Protection Officer for Army and Air functional elements. The role addresses physical and operations security policy and issues, handles intelligence and law-enforcement-sensitive information, manages assigned program areas, directs studies, and reviews, revises, and implements protection policy.

The position requires membership in the California National Guard, a compatible military assignment and grade, and wearing the military uniform. The incumbent must maintain the required security clearance and compatible military unit, grade, and job assignment, and must obtain Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire. A one- or two-year trial period may be required.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, including assessing the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels; applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material; handling intelligence and law-enforcement-sensitive information; managing program areas; and directing studies and reviewing, revising, and implementing protection policy and projects.
• Membership in the California National Guard is required; applicants must have or obtain a compatible military assignment and grade.
• Military grade must be E-8 through E-9, W-3 through W-5, or O-3 through O-5.
• Must maintain an appropriate security clearance; at a minimum, a National Agency Check is required.
• Must obtain Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire.
• Must wear the required military uniform and meet applicable grooming standards.
• Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade, and job assignment.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a one- or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Joint Force Headquarters (State) Protection Officer for Army and Air functional elements.
• Address physical and operations security policy and issues.
• Handle intelligence and law-enforcement-sensitive information.
• Manage assigned program areas.
• Direct studies and review, revise, and implement protection policy and projects.
• Assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels.
• Apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and are not detailed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed