Department of the Navy
China Lake, California

SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST

Onsite$124,085 - $161,313/yrPosted Jun 23, 2026Secret

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Location
China Lake, California
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$124,085 - $161,313/yr
Clearance
Secret
Posted
Jun 23, 2026
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About this role

Security Clearance

Secret

Duties

You will assess security threats or vulnerabilities to recommend mitigating actions.,You will administer and manage Personnel, Information, or Physical Security programs to support operations.,You will brief and debrief personnel on security awareness for personnel seeking authorization or authorized to the facility.,You will analyze organizational processes to improve program effectiveness.,You will compose reports to deliver security program guidance throughout an organization.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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) Providing management, antiterrorism and physical security program guidance; 2) Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting deadlines, priorities, and schedules for completion; 3) Reviewing work methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness; 4) Developing performance standards for subordinates; 5) Identifying and apply new technologies, theories and security concepts for defense of the installation and mitigation of vulnerabilities; and 6) Overseeing local threat assessment information provided by other law enforcement and homeland security organizations. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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: Physical Demands Work is generally sedentary although some rigorous physical activity is required during regular and recurring visits to installations, ships, aircraft, and field. Work Environment The majority of the work is accomplished in an office setting; however, visits may be required to installations, airfields, and ships. Due to the size of the region and the scope of Force Protection operations and the nature of the required duties, infrequent travel may be required.

Education

There is no education requirements for this position.

Other 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.

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