Department of the Navy

SECURITY SPECIALIST

Mayport, Florida Full time

SECURITY SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Mayport, Florida

Salary Range: $74678 - $97087 Per Year

Job Summary: You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST in the CORPORATE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, SECURITY DIVISION, SOUTHAST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER (SERMC).

Major Duties:

  • You will receipt, control, safeguard and route all internally and externally generated classified material.
  • You will ensure proper control of classified material received/dispatched by the command utilizing knowledge of the DOD and DON security regulations and procedures.
  • You will interpret security classification guides and apply them to classified documents.
  • You will assist with assessment of adequate protection of critical information (vessel schedules, critical maintenance procedures, etc.) during planning, preparation, execution, and post-execution phases of command operations or activities.
  • You will prepare written and oral reports of conditions found and recommend appropriate action where security requirements are not being observed.
  • You will coordinate with the Defense Security Service for inspecting and evaluating security programs of private contractor facilities including access control plans, physical security, force protection and antiterrorism plans, security systems, etc.
  • You will review the completion of Contract Security Classification Specifications regarding the nature of classified contract to identify the level/kind of secure work to be performed and the extent of security/access to Navy vessels and/or assets.
  • You will assist the SERMC Physical Security Manager and contractor Facility Security Officer to coordinate, establish and maintain effective Antiterrorism/Force Protection program between SERMC, Awarded contractors and Ship's Force.
  • You will assist with the planning and administration of the Command's Physical Security, Loss Prevention, Crime Prevention and Antiterrorism Programs to provide protection for all personnel, supporting equipment and maintenance/logistical facilities.
  • You will assist with reviewing and analyzing investigative documents (financial statement, court documents, criminal records, etc.) for the processing of security clearances.
  • You will use the full range of functions, including advanced processes, or one or more word-processing software and/or desktop publishing applications to produce a variety of documents.
  • You will receipt, control, safeguard and route all internally and externally generated classified material.
  • You will use Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to verify security clearance status, submit incident reports, to request research/recertification and/or upgrade (RRU) actions, correspond with various security clearance.
  • You will access the DISS, and the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (E-QIP) system.

Qualifications: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying security regulations and policies affecting government employment to applicants and employees. Experience with criteria and information applied in the security clearance adjudication process. Experience applying DOD, DON, and Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC) security regulations and procedures. Experience with microcomputer use and database files for storage and retrieval of files, records, reports, etc. Experience preparing directives. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. Click the Apply Online button. 2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. 3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. 4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information For more general information, system requirements and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-01