SECURITY SPECIALIST (COLLATERAL)

The Air Force Civilian Service

$89K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Must obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • Eligibility for random drug testing
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, if needed
  • Willingness to work varied shifts, including overtime or during emergencies
  • Must handle sensitive/classified information securely
  • DOD Security Fundamentals and Security Asset Protection Professional certifications required within 2 years of appointment

Responsibilities

  • Protect the organization from espionage, terrorism, and information compromise
  • Administer and implement various security programs
  • Support the organization's security management team in security functions
  • Assist in developing and improving security programs
  • Conduct security training and assist in establishing internal security measures
  • Evaluate security program effectiveness and compliance
  • Communicate security procedures and information clearly

Benefits

  • Potential for recruitment, relocation, retention, and student loan incentives
  • Opportunity to serve in multiple shifts
  • Work in a mission-critical environment
  • Engagement with a collaborative security management team
  • Participation in government training and travel opportunities
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time SECURITY SPECIALIST (COLLATERAL), NH-0080-03, to work at the Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Ogden Air Logistics Center (OO-ALC) with 309 CMXG at HILL AIR FORCE BASE located in LAYTON, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. This job may close at any time! APPLY NOW!!! Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized. Roster may be used to fill vacancies Complex wide for the next 90 days. This position will be used to fill multiple shifts (day, swing and grave). 2026 Salary Range: ($89,508-138,370) / Yearly with locality Job Open Date: 07/08/2026 Job Close Date: 07/15/2026 Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Security Specialist with the responsibility to protect the organization from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information considered vital to mission interests, national defense and national security by serving as a security specialist, providing security program functions in support of the organization. Participates in the administration and implementation of the Industrial, Information, Personnel, Physical and Operations security programs as a member of the organization's security management team. Qualifications: - U.S. Citizenship - Obtain & maintain Security clearance - This may be a designated Drug Testing Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing. - Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable) - The employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include overtime, and/or days, swings, or owl shifts. - The employee may be required to work during base exercises, contingencies or emergency situations. - The employee may occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft IAW Joint Travel Regulations to other government installations, contractor facilities, or other commercial Locations for both training and mission accomplishment. - Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. - This position is a designated National Security Position. -Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification. The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative. Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 1. Extensive knowledge of information, personnel, physical, industrial, communications and operations security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security in these areas. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. 3. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization 4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. 5. Ability to establish effective, professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." 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.

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