This National Guard position is for a PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (PROTECTION) -Title 32, Position Description Number D2617000 and is part of the Joint Forces Headquarters - J3 Domestic Operations, Wisconsin Army National Guard.
As a PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (PROTECTION) -Title 32, GS-0080-11, you will serve as the Physical Security Manager and Cooperative Agreement Program Manager in the Provost Marshal Office. The position holds core responsibilities as the subject-matter expert responsible for developing, inspecting, and evaluating physical security, crime prevention, and force protection programs across military facilities throughout the state.
Develops and conducts training for appointed Unit Physical Security Officers, Arms Room Custodians, and Key Control Custodians. Formulating, executing, tracking, and auditing the annual Physical Security Cooperative Agreement budget.
Primary physical security advisor to the Adjutant General / Garrison Commander / Provost Marshal for physical and operations security policy and issues, handling of intelligence and law enforcement sensitive information, managing assigned program areas, directing studies and reviewing, revising and implementing protection policy and budget projects. This position is located within the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), J3 Domestic Operations Directorate. MAJOR DUTIES: 1.
Directs, coordinates, and enforces physical security policy in compliance with Army Regulation (AR) 190-13 (The Army Physical Security Program), AR 190-11 (Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives), AR 190-51, and DoD Directives. 2.
Conducts comprehensive Physical Security Surveys, Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs), and Threat Vulnerability Assessments (TVAs) across all assigned armories, field maintenance shops, motor pools, flight facilities, and command structures. 3. Reviews, develops, and updates the Comprehensive Installation/Command Physical Security Plan, Crime Prevention Plan, and Standard Operating Procedures. 4.
Enforces strict compliance with key and lock control programs, master key systems, high security padlock management, and Intrusion Detection System (IDS) arm/disarm pin roster. 5. Formulates, justifies, coordinates, and executes the annual operating budget for the Physical Security Cooperative Agreement (e.g., Master Cooperative Agreement under NGR5-1 / AR 5-9 / federal grant authorities). 6.
Collaborates with the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO), State Budget Analyst, and Command Resource Managers to track allocations, commitments, obligations, and disbursements. 7. Prepares budget documentation, including Mid-Year Reviews, End-of-Year reconciliations, spend plans, unfunded requirements (UFR) submissions, and formal modification requests (e.g., NGB Form 86/87 or Federal SF-424/SF-425 equivalents). 8.
Serves as the primary coordinator for security service contracts, guard force funding, Electronic Security Systems (ESS) maintenance agreements, and physical barrier installation contracts funded through CA accounts. 9.
Manages invoice review, verification of receipt, and certification for payment in coordination with contracting officers and finance offices, ensuring expenditures strictly adhere to federal appropriations law, OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and Anti-Deficiency Act restriction. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.
No additional education requirements.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE: Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave) Paid Training Opportunities Paid Time Off for Military Duties Flexible Work Scheduling Fitness/Work Out Time (3hrs/week) 11 Paid Federal Holidays Off Promotion and Advancement Opportunities Work/Life Balance Federal Pension after 5 Years TSP Savings Plan (similar to 401K) Meaningful Work that directly affects the Wisconsin National Guard Challenging and Rewarding Career Professional Development and Mentorship Opportunities
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This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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