Department of the Air Force

SECURITY SPECIALIST (T32)

North Smithfield, Rhode Island Full time

SECURITY SPECIALIST (T32)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): North Smithfield, Rhode Island

Salary Range: $69905 - $90882 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SECURITY SPECIALIST (T32), PD# D0755000 and is part of the RI 143 Security Forces Squadron. Serves as the Security Police NCOIC for the ANG Security Police Squadron tenant on an active duty, AFRES or other DOD component.

Major Duties:

  • 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. 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. Performs technical security police functions. Analyzes security and law enforcement reports and statistics. 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.

Qualifications: Military Grades: E-5 through E-7 You must indicate your rank somewhere on your resume. Compatible Military Assignments: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required. Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS. 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 time requirements of 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12950272 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 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. 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/.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-15