Security Specialist

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Santa Ana, California

Salary Range: $104436 - $135174 Per Year

Job Summary: See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Major Duties:

Develop information security policies for the protection of Special Access Prog or SCI classified information.
Conduct information security inspections for compliance with requirements.
Prepare internal operating procedures, and conducts annual self-inspections.
Ensure supervisors are reporting potential security problems.
Direct reviews of the continuing reduction of classified holdings.
Brief/Debrief personnel on classified information.
Respond to possible compromise of classified information.
Interpret/Develop classification guidance to protect classified information.
Conduct pre-screening of personnel for eligibility determination.
Review personnel security clearance forms for completeness.
Provide guidance to officials during information security investigations.
Verify background investigation/clearance levels of personnel.
Prepare and implement physical security surveys and inspections.
Administer all badge/access and visit certifications for physical security of a building and visitor approval.
Prepare emergency plans for the protection of personnel, property and facilities.
Ensure visit certification notices are on file.
Maintain liaison with other program security officers, personnel and contractors.
Conduct personnel, information, and physical security training as needed.
Conduct periodic security awareness training and provide instructional material to personnel who have access to classified material.

Qualifications: To qualify for a Security Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Providing guidance of policy and procedures relating to personnel clearance and access Developing or conducting training of information and personnel security Determining suitability of personnel for access to classified information Conducting security inspections to ensure implementation and compliance with requirements of the information security program.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12815273. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/17/2025 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 in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-17