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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force Headquarters · Department of the Air Force
📍 Cannon AFB, New Mexico 💰 $74678 – $97087/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a security specialist, providing information, industrial, personnel, and physical security program functions in support of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

- Implements and administers the Information Security Program for the organization. Implements DoD, HQ USAF, and MAJCOM/FOA policies and develops local procedures for the classification and protection of classified national defense and other sensitive information originated or controlled by the organization's activities. - Administers the Industrial Security Program for the organization.

Reviews solicitation and contract documents to ensure they include the appropriate security clauses and language. Reviews DD Forms 254, Contract Security Classification Specifications, for technical accuracy and sufficiency of classification guidance prior to approval. - Administers the Personnel Security Program for the organization. Establishes local procedures for processing requests for security clearances for military and civilian personnel.

- Implements and administers the Physical Security Program. Provides program management for the Physical Security Program. Develops guidance and procedures that form the basis for the organization's physical security operations that meet directives, local conditions, and requirements. - Assists managers in implementing security education and motivation programs.

Advises managers of security training requirements, changes in security procedures, publication of security directives, and enhancements designed to increase security awareness.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

For additional information on DCIPS, click here

Contact

DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY · 1-800-525-0102

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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