Full Job Description
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a The Air Force Civilian Service is looking for a Full-Time Supervisor Security Specialist (Chief, Security Forces Operations Flight) (NH-0080-02) to work at the 412th Security Forces Squadron Detachment 1, Air Force Plant 42, (AFP 42/DET1) in Palmdale, CA.
The purpose of this position is to execute Air Force Plant 42 Security Forces operations functions, to serve as the Chief, Security Forces Operations exercising first-level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Operations Flight, providing planning, directing, organizing, and providing managerial control over Security Forces operations employees assigned to 412th Security Forces Squadron, Detachment 1 at Air Force Plant 42, Palmdale, CA. To ensure successful protection for the diverse government and contractor functions at Air Force Plant 42.
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Location: Palmdale, CA. (Air Force Plant 42)
Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490-$113,185 per year/per hour (includes locality)
"If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."
Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Must have requirements or may not be considered:
Must possess a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience within the law enforcement field.
Must currently serve in an active supervisory or command-level capacity within a law enforcement agency.
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, training requirements and operating methods required to perform the full range of police officer activities independently.
- Knowledge of Supervisory, safety, security, and EEO regulations, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of special operating requirements, methods, and procedures for enforcing specialized personnel access controls to prevent unauthorized access to areas where stringent security requirements are enforced.
- Knowledge of appropriate use of force and self-defense techniques to protect oneself and others in threatening situations including the ability to subdue and control individuals as required.
Major Duties:
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
- Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Operations Flight, ensuring that physical security operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Develop goals and objectives that integrate Flight, Branch and Detachment objectives.
- Represents the Flight with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other flights within the Branch, the Installation and other staff offices on the facility.
- Provides advice and assistance to supervisors, managers, commanders and other personnel on the installation.
Qualifications/Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a "Secret" security clearance
This is a designated Drug Testing Position
Department of Defense Physical Security Certification conferral is 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.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
Must possess a current and valid driver's license
Knowledge of the full range of police and law enforcement services that require considerable training, experience, and proficiency to perform the full range of operations in preventing or resolving offenses
Incumbents must qualify and remain qualified in the use of required weapons, as the incumbent will be required to use firearms in performing duties.
Knowledge of security regulations, practices, principles, and procedures including force protection, integrated defense, anti-terrorism, police services, physical security, Security Forces weapons and use of force.
Knowledge of police officer procedures and operating methods in order to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the full range of Security Forces activities to include security of protection level resources, installation entry control, dispatch, emergency response operations and armed response.
Knowledge of programming and funding processes as they relate to Security Forces programs.
Knowledge of incidents and security management systems.
Ability to conduct various spectrums of planning from crisis to long range.
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.
Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:
11 Federal Holidays each year
13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
Paid Vacation Time:
13-26 days per year based on length of employment
Health Insurance:
No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
Retirement:
Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Basic Benefits Plan
Social Security:
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
Health & Wellness:
Various Medical
Flexible Spending Account
Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
Family and Medical Leave Act
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold
Federal Resume Tips:
Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.
Learn more about the new resume requirements at:
https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/
Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities:
https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
