Federal

SECURITY SPECIALIST (Combat Arms) T5

Air National Guard Units ยท Department of the Air Force
๐Ÿ“ Andrews AFB, Maryland GS-9 $70,623 - $91,815/yr
Posted: Apr 1, 2026 Deadline: Apr 15, 2026 (Closes in 11 days days left)

About This Position

THIS IS AN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 SECURITY SPECIALIST POSITION This position is in the Excepted Service under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA).

This position is part of the District of Columbia National Guard under Position Description Number NGT5860000. -- This is NOT a REMOTE position; the incumbent will report to a Duty Station --

Qualifications

Area of Consideration Area III: All groups of Federal re-employable eligible. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able 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. Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels.

Must have the 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Major Duties

The position serves as the Security Police NCOIC for the ANG Security Police Squadron tenant on an active duty, AFRES or other DOD component. Aggressively facilitates, and leads security police programs at an Air National Guard Base, to include installation security, air base ground defense, conventional weapon systems security, law enforcement, training, resource protection, information security, personnel security, industrial security, wartime information security, and security classification management.

This position also supervises one State employee. Duties: Plans, organizes, and directs security police activities. Plans, organizes and directs activities and programs to support base activities such as; security, resource protection, law enforcement, and information security programs.

Coordinates and develops contingency plans for confrontation management, base defense, information and personnel security and resource protection plans. Coordinates the deployment of personnel and individual and unit equipment. Develops and implements policies to ensure program effectiveness and efficient use of personnel and equipment.

Coordinates detailed procedures and instructions for such functions as prevention of unauthorized entry of restricted areas and mission essential resources, use of personnel and equipment. Administers security police training programs. Plans for the employment of electronic physical security equipment to ensure the most efficient and economical devices are implemented to achieve required levels of security consistent with existing threat levels.

Performs others duties as assigned.

Note: This is not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities for this PD Number T5860000 as released in FASCLASS.

Education

There are no specific educational requirements for this position. However, substitution of Education for Specialized Experience is allowed.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.

If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE; THERE WILL BE NO ASSUMPTIONS MADE.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the position's occupational competencies.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. All applicants must fully substantiate (in their own words) that they meet the required listed specialized experience; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description else you will be disqualified.

Additional Information

Veterans Preference: If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans' information please click https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx. 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You must submit all supporting documentation as specified on the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference".

You can locate the SF 15 at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service.

If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active-duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Resumes limited to two pages.

Starting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

How to Apply

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. *If you are using education to qualify for this position to meet qualifications, you must submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice.

You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable. Resumes limited to two pages Starting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

Required Documents

  1. Online Application and Questionnaire
  2. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (Do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name, and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade.

Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates.

Resume must show applicant's name and contact information.

  1. SF-50 - Most recent Personnel Action (if applicable) 4. Other supporting documents (as applicable): License/ Certification DD-214 Veterans' Preference Transcripts Certifications Helpful Hints for Applying: - Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address and phone. - Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for. - Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the SECURITY SPECIALIST (Combat Arms) T5 position at Air National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $70,623 - $91,815/yr. This is a GS-9 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the SECURITY SPECIALIST (Combat Arms) T5 job located?
This position is located in Andrews AFB, Maryland. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
Area of Consideration Area III: All groups of Federal re-employable eligible. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orall...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Apr 15, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What does GS-9 mean?
GS-9 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.