Security Specialist

Security Specialist (T32)

This is an Air National Guard Title 32 excepted service position. Unit : 133rd Security Forces Squadron. Location : Saint Paul, MN. Selecting official : SMSgt Rodney Gattis.

Accepting applications. Open and closing dates : 09 / 29 / 2025 to 10 / 13 / 2025. Salary : $66,624 to $86,609 per year. Pay scale & grade : GS 9. Location : 1 vacancy in Saint Paul, MN. Remote job : No. Telework eligible : No. Travel Required : Occasional travel. Appointment type : Temporary - Indefinite. Work schedule : Full-time. Service : Excepted. Promotion potential : 9. Job family (Series) : Security Administration.

Supervisory status : No. Security clearance : Secret. Drug test : Yes. Financial disclosure : No. Bargaining unit status : No. Announcement number : MN-12800693-AF-25-430. Control number : 846918000.

This job is open to current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members of the National Guard and reserves. United States citizens, National Guard.

Major duties : This is not an all-inclusive list. A Security Specialist (T32), GS, 0080, 9, 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. Initiates programming and budgeting actions for initial acquisition, modification, and replacement of security police facilities, vehicles, equipment, and other resources. Directs security police activities. Assigns and directs security police personnel in emergency operations, including security, law enforcement, and air base defense; crash and disaster control activities; and civil or internal disorders. Analyzes security police facilities, sensor and alarm systems, vehicles, weapons, and other equipment to ensure operational effectiveness. Directs the conduct of training programs to meet local and mobility mission requirements. Ensures professional standards of performance within security police activities through management, supervisory, and inspection programs. Coordinates security police activities. Advises and coordinates with Active Duty, AFRES, DOD counterparts and ANG unit commanders on security, air base defense, law enforcement, and information security matters. Coordinates the activities of other units which have responsibilities during emergency security or local ground defense operations. Coordinates with other military services and civil agencies on security, air base defense, and law enforcement; mutual support agreements; and host-tenant agreements. Performs technical security police functions. Analyzes security and law enforcement reports and statistics. Evaluates the employment of security police weapons to ensure maximum effectiveness. Evaluates the employment and employment of electronic sensor systems to ensure maximum effectiveness in their installation and use. Conducts staff meetings. Monitors and directs security police programs. Monitors Air Force and ANG training standards. Analyzes newly developed equipment and weaponry. Initiates programming and budgeting actions for acquisition, modification, and replacement of security police facilities, vehicles, and equipment. Monitors security police programs through inspections, reporting systems, and observation. Evaluates programs by recording, charting, and analyzing the status of discipline, reports of crimes, security violations, and traffic incidents involving ANG members. Determines adequacy of facilities, equipment, and procedures used to account for, store, transmit, and destroy classified material. Monitors and evaluates reporting dealing with compromise of classified information and personnel security program documents which includes the special security files. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment : Minnesota Air National Guard membership is required. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Applicants who are not currently a member of the MN Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Air National Guard per the military grade(s) listed in this announcement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Must obtain the 133 SFS duty position of Flight Sergeant within 1-year of selection. Must obtain the 133 SFS duty position of Base Defense Operations Center Operator within 6-months of Selection. Highly qualified applicants will hold the AFSC of 3P0X1 or MOS 31B. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability / responsibility. MILITARY COMPATIBILITY : Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability / responsibility. The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Air National Guard.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. MILITARY GRADES : E-5 (SSgt) to E-7 (MSgt). Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS : A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR 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. Specialized experience such as security police; information security; sensitive compartmental information; special security requirements; force protection; anti-terrorism; information protection; security police training, unit deployment, and physical security. Work involves security policies, guiding principles, training requirements, and certifications. Some work in this occupation require expanded security clearances, an extensive knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing a distinct set of operational duties and responsibilities for performing security functions and handling weapons.

Education : If using education to qualify, a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

Remarks : No PCS available. The military grade of the supervisor must equal or exceed the grade of personnel supervised. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Areas of priority : Current On-board Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed. Current Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired at a sister component that is identified on the Position Vacancy Announcement (PVA), including onboard Title 5 employees that are also current members of MNNG; i.e. Army MNNG to Air MNNG, Air MNNG to Army MNNG. All Minnesota National Guard members currently assigned to the MNANG or to the