State of Wisconsin

Anti-Terrorism Program Coordinator

State of Wisconsin$79K — $87K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in developing anti-terrorism or security plans.
  • Conducted security and anti-terrorism vulnerability assessments.
  • Completed Anti-Terrorism Level 1 training.
  • Experience in planning and executing anti-terrorism exercises.
  • Knowledge in implementing and evaluating anti-terrorism programs.
  • Experience coordinating with law enforcement agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the JFHQ-WI antiterrorism program and ensure compliance
  • Coordinate information sharing with law enforcement agencies
  • Analyze insider threat information for security measures
  • Facilitate Threat Working Groups to assess risks
  • Provide strategic planning insights based on threat analysis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive onboarding and orientation program at JFHQ-WI
  • Full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule
  • Opportunity to collaborate with federal and state agencies
  • Professional development through required training programs
  • Participation in critical security initiatives for state facilities
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Anti-Terrorism Program Coordinator serves as the Joint Force Headquarters Wisconsin (JFHQ-WI) force protection security specialist for anti-terrorism and related security areas at Joint Army/Air facilities and all Army National Guard armories across the state of Wisconsin. The position will manage the JFHQ-WI antiterrorism program in accordance with the Wisconsin Army National Guard Anti-terrorism program (IAW AR 525-13). The position is responsible for coordinating with Federal, State, and Military Law Enforcement information sharing, insider threat analysis and Suspicious Activity Reporting, utilizing the FBI e-guardian system and other law enforcement databases. The Anti-Terrorism Program Coordinator facilitates Threat Working Groups, provides analysis of criminal threat information to senior leadership for strategic planning, domestic operations decision making, and personal protection requirements.

Salary Information

Starting pay is between $38.00 and $42.00/ hr.

This position is in the 81-03 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required.

This position will work full-time, Monday through Friday. The exact schedule will be determined with the finalist at the time of job offer.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

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Job Details

Must be Level II Antiterrorism trained or attend the Level II class within 90 days of appointment.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, as travel to and from installations is required.

In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.

In addition, the position requires a Common Access Card (CAC). A CAC requires successful completion of a Department of Defense investigation which is an additional more in-depth federal background check, for gaining access to federal computer systems, restricted locations, or classified information

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

This is a State of Wisconsin Civil Service position. The DMA does not require current or previous military experience.

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.

Qualifications

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have experience with:
  • Participated in the development of an anti-terrorism or security plan for an organization.
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments regarding security and/or anti-terrorism.
  • Successfully completed Anti-Terrorism Level 1 training.
In addition to the minimum qualifications , well-qualified candidates will also have the following preferred qualifications :
  • Planning and executing anti-terrorism exercises and drills.
  • Developing, implementing and evaluating an anti-terrorism program.
  • Sharing and coordinating information between law enforcement agencies at the federal, state and local levels.

Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application. In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the bulleted items listed above .

Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

How To Apply

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For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here . Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process.

Applications must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

If viewing through an external site, please click here to apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.

Deadline to Apply

The online application process must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

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