Security Specialist (Protection)

Army National Guard Units • Helena, MT

12h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Montana Army National Guard, J3/7. The Security Specialist (Protection) serves as the JFHQ-State authority and expert on protection functional elements and their integration, including related requirements, policies, procedures, and program status. The role connects the intelligence community with local, state, and federal law enforcement and coordinates protection initiatives across the state. The Specialist advises the Adjutant General, JFHQ-State, and unit commanders on protection matters and establishes relationships with law enforcement agencies on the Adjutant General’s behalf.

The position develops and integrates the state’s protection program, including Antiterrorism, Intelligence Support to Antiterrorism, Emergency Management, Insider Threat, Law Enforcement, Mission Assurance, and Physical Security. It assesses threats using military intelligence, public information, and law enforcement sources; reviews classified information; and declassifies military intelligence deemed law-enforcement sensitive when dissemination to law enforcement is required. The Specialist prepares protection plans and all-hazard plans, directs active and passive security measures, incorporates random antiterrorism measures, and manages resources to prioritize protective measures for personnel, installations, and geographically separated units.

The Specialist reviews security practices for compliance, develops local policies and procedures when higher-level directives are not specific, and recommends corrective actions and resources to address deficiencies and vulnerabilities. The role plans or coordinates security studies, assessments, surveys, and projects; analyzes security data and trends; and works with engineers to review construction projects for compliance with protection standards. The Specialist represents the Adjutant General at meetings and conferences and chairs boards and working groups addressing protection and security issues.

This position requires National Guard membership in the employing state, wearing the military uniform, and the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance. The selectee may need to work outside normal duty hours, including overtime, and may travel on temporary duty assignments. External applicants must be able to start within six months of selection. The position is an obligated position; appointment or reassignment arrangements vary according to the selectee’s current employment status.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in the employing state is required; the selectee must wear the military uniform.
• Military grade must be O2/1LT through O4/MAJ.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Must have experience in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work.
• Must have at least one year equivalent to the next lower grade level of experience, education, or training in effectively, efficiently, and accurately collecting and analyzing data.
• Ability to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing using presentation and report formats.
• Ability to follow directions and read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to assess the surrounding environment and recognize immediate risk levels.
• Must have education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for one of the seven organizational program disciplines and its applicable Security Series career.
• External applicants must be able to start within six months of selection.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• May be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles for temporary duty assignments.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service if required.
• Applicants must address the required general and specialized experience in detail on their resume.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the JFHQ-State authority and expert on protection functional elements and integrate related requirements, policies, procedures, and program status.
• Coordinate and de-conflict force protection initiatives, policies, and activities across the state.
• Advise the Adjutant General, JFHQ-State, and unit commanders on protection matters.
• Establish working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on behalf of the Adjutant General.
• Conduct intelligence integration and information operations to assess potential threats and develop the JFHQ-State integrated protection program.
• Prepare protection plans, templates, planning tools, and comprehensive all-hazard plans for subordinate units.
• Direct active and passive security measures and incorporate random antiterrorism measures to protect personnel, installations, and geographically separated units.
• Manage protection resources to prioritize and generate protective measures.
• Review security practices and activities for compliance with directives and integration with related programs.
• Provide recommendations, briefings, updates, and staff studies to support installation-level decisions and policy development.
• Synchronize daily operations and coordinate planning and resource management for Antiterrorism, Intelligence Support to Antiterrorism, Emergency Management, Insider Threat, Law Enforcement, Mission Assurance, and Physical Security.
• Integrate protection subfunctional areas to meet Adjutant General, ARNG, ANG, NGB, Army, and Air Force requirements.
• Interpret higher-headquarters directives and develop local protection procedures and policies where guidance is not specific.
• Collect and fuse information from military intelligence, public information, and law enforcement sources to assess actual or potential threats to state forces.
• Review classified information, identify law-enforcement-sensitive information, and declassify military intelligence requiring dissemination to law enforcement agencies.
• Plan, conduct, direct, or coordinate on-site security studies, projects, assessments, and surveys related to protection activities.
• Work with engineers to assess and approve state construction projects for compliance with protection construction standards.
• Analyze data to identify security compliance, non-compliance, vulnerabilities, trends, strengths, and benchmarks.
• Develop and implement guidance and corrective actions to address security deficiencies and justify expenditures and procurement of security technology, equipment, manpower, and infrastructure.
• Represent the Adjutant General as the state Protection Officer at meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, and other events.
• Chair boards and working groups, including intra-agency and inter-organizational committees, to resolve or assign responsibility for security issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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