SECURITY OFFICER (TITLE 5) Job in Jacksonville, FL

Vacancy No. FL-12879806-AF-T5-26-255 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $106,437.00 to $138,370.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/5/2026 Close Date 2/12/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Jacksonville, FL


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SECURITY OFFICER (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T6006000 and is part of the FL 125th FW, National Guard.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Current Federal Employee (ONLY)

Duties

As an Security Officer, GS-0080-13, you will exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Under the supervision of the Chief of the APO and the Wing Commander, this position directs, coordinates, and oversees work through APO Integration staff and supervisors. Responsible for decisions, management, oversight and quality control of personnel matters, including assignment/promotion recommendations, performance ratings, awards and other recognition, mentoring, contractor statements of work and acquisition plans and decisions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must have a Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP access clearance.
  • Must successfully complete Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) conferrals are required within 2 years appointment.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title 5, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)", and is open to current on-board (Tenure 1, 2 and 3) US Federal employees interested in helping the Department of the Air Force meet our mission requirements as a Security Officer.

PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation.

NOTE: Must successfully complete all Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) 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.

1. Must have a TOP SECRET with SCI and SAP access clearance prior to appointment.
"Please do not upload the actual clearance if you have it, instead provide a memo certifying you have the required clearance.

2. Position requires temporary work away from normal duty station (TOY IT AD).

3. May be required to work overtime.

4. May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty (i.e. evenings, weekends, holidays)

5. This is a testing designated position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.

6. This Position is deployable, must be willing to deploy.

7. May be required to carry a cellular phone.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have 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: GS-13 must have at least one year experience at the GS-12 level in the normal line of progression through federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector; GS-12 experience includes formulating and implementing plans and processes with the Advanced Programs Office (APO), Special Access Program(SAP) Branch of an Air National Guard Wing; security specialist and security advisor, providing oversight and management of multiple security disciplines (information, personnel, industrial, physical, computer, operations and communications security) in support of Special Access Programs (SAPs). Provide specialized security policy and support for Special Access Programs to ensure the mission is not compromised. Provide an effective security program to insure that information and material affecting national defense are protected from unauthorized disclosure, espionage and sabotage; ensuring granted individuals access to program information is clearly consistent with the interest of national security and defense. Experience in managing and supervising work functions and discipline requirements. Experience in conducting employee performance evaluations; mentoring junior employees, managing resources and budgets; and directing assigned work, and leading the employees on all program tasks, inspections, exercises, deployments, and/or mobilizations. Experience in planning and scheduling work in a manner that promotes smooth flow and even distribution of assigning work requirements; experience included Information Protection program training and guiding employees on programs and through assigned tasks. Experiences involved balancing Information Protection program requirements and providing advice, guidance, and direction on a wide variety of the program's policies and employee performance administrative issues. Experienced in structuring assignments to create effective and efficient procedures that resulted in measuring improved task processes. Previous supervisory experiences created improvements in mentoring, training applications and career development that resulted in the employees' increased performance values in quality work, timeliness considerations, and work efficiencies. Must have demonstrated experiences or endorsements on mentorship competencies provided to employees. Must have working knowledge of equal employment and affirmative action programs.

Education


If you are using Education to qualify for this position,

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume: (must have a 2-page resume and 3 references)
1. First and Last Name
2. Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email)
3. Position Title(s)
4. Company/Organization Name(s)
5. Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
6. Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are
like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for.
**Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into
your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified**

Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience
Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts
have been provided.

SF-50: If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency,
please submit the most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
**This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency**

DD214s: Most recent DD214 member-4 (If applicable)

Veteran's preference (VA Letter): Most recent Benefit Summary/Service verification Letter (If applicable)

Final Retirement Orders: Appropriate final military orders (Ex: Medical and/or Regular retirement) (If applicable)

Priority Placement Program:
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician
Eligible must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability
Retirement must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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/12879806

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/.

Agency contact information

FLNG-Staffing-Distro Cert-Staffing-Distro
Email
ng.fl.flarng.list.job-tech-fl@army.mil
Address
FL 125th FW
14300 FANG Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32218
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.