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SECURITY SPECIALIST (PROTECTION)

Department of the Army

Army National Guard Units

G3, Johnston, IA

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Summary

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

This position is open to current on-board Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required.

LOCATION: G3, Johnston, IA

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Summary

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

This position is open to current on-board Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required.

LOCATION: G3, Johnston, IA

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Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Camp Dodge Military Reservation, IA

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $75,284 - $97,875 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11

Promotion potential None

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0080 Security Administration

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number IA-13087624-AR-27-009 Control number 888342700

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This position is open to current on-board Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required.

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As a SECURITY SPECIALIST (PROTECTION), GS-0080-11 your duties are below.

• Serves as the ARNG authority and expert on all matters involving protection functional elements and integration of enabling functional requirements, policy, procedures, program status and serves as the conduit of information between the intelligence community and local state and federal law enforcement. Serves as the focal point to coordinate, de-conflict, and integrate various protection staff initiatives, policies, and activities within the state. Serves as consultant to the Chief of Staff and unit commanders on protection. Establishes working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies operating within the state on behalf of the Chief of Staff. Conducts intelligence integration and information operations to assess potential threat and creates ARNG integrated protection program. Prepares Protection plans, templates and planning tools for subordinate units, writes comprehensive all hazard plans, directs the use of active, and passive security measures, and incorporates random antiterrorism measures to protect personnel, armories, buildings and garrison environments, conducts protection resource management to prioritize and generate protective measure. Reviews practices and activities to ensure compliance with directives and integration with other security and related programs. (30%)
• Responsible for synchronizing daily operations and integration, coordination and plans resource management requirements for the Protection Program functional elements of Antiterrorism (AT), Intelligence Support to Antiterrorism, Emergency Management (EM), Insider Threat, Law Enforcement (LE), Mission Assurance (MA), and Physical Security (PS) for the State ARNG. Involves all measures related security for all ARNG installations, facilities, arms/munitions storage activities, and personnel. Often interprets broad, non-specific higher headquarters directives for ARNG applicability and implementation. When U.S., DoD, National Guard Bureau, Unified Commands, Army directives are not specific, formulates local protection procedures and policies based on unique command and operational needs. (25%)
• Receives filter, focus, and fuse information from military intelligence sources, publicly available information sources, and local, state and federal law enforcement sources to develop a clear understanding of real or potential threat to all state forces. Must review classified information and determine what information constitutes law enforcement sensitive information. Responsible for the declassification of military intelligence that is deemed law enforcement sensitive and requires dissemination to local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies operating within the state. (15%)
• Plans, conducts, directs the conduct of, or coordinates on site security studies, projects, assessments, and surveys of the State in relationship to protection activities. Works with engineers to assess and sign off on all construction projects within the state to ascertain that protection construction standards are complied with. Activities assessed may encompass all security specialties. (10%)
• Represents the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS)/ Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS) at meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, etc., at NGB and other deferral agency levels as the state technical authority. Serves as a member and acts as the chairperson for various boards and working groups to include intra-agency or inter-organizational committees to identify and resolve or to assign responsibilities for resolving safeguards and security issues or to perform similar work assignments, the Protection charters and Threat Working Group. Determines the need for, organizes, and conducts meetings, conferences, and workshops at the JFHQ, Brigade, or subordinate unit level to discuss and resolve specific protection issues or problems, or highlight new security policies, procedures, and requirements. (10%)
• Interviews prospective employees. Approves personnel actions, counsels, and evaluates subordinate employees. Assures compliance with Federal and local personnel management policies. Hears employee grievances and complaints; takes necessary informal disciplinary actions and when warranted, proposed formal actions. Implements the provisions of the equal opportunity program and employee/labor relations program and keeps employees informed on all aspects of the personnel program. Reviews positions descriptions and recommends changes when needed. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned D2617

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Conditions of employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10/23/2026 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.

Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.

Must attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire. Must obtain the Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire.

Military Rank Requirements: OFFICERS (O-3 to O-4)

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PDs, or any other applicants will not be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Practical understanding, specialized skills, and fundamental knowledge of security police; information security; sensitive compartmental information; special security requirements; force protection; anti-terrorism; information protection; security police training, unit deployment, and physical security

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-0080-11: Must haveexperience in the following:

• 1 year experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing a distinct set of operational duties and responsibilities for performing security functions and handling weapons.
• 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.
• Have an 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.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience -

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., if related

To receive credit for education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims.

Additional information

ENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES: Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and/or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

If you are a male applicant 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 are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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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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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 found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:

• Extensive knowledge of a wide range of security specialties to include physical, personnel, and operational security to identify and resolve conflicting and complex policy and program objectives, and procedures within the security functional area
• Knowledge in the specialized field of protection functional areas including antiterrorism, emergency management, law enforcement, and physical and operations security
• Comprehensive, authoritative knowledge of Executive Orders, legislation, and DoD, NGB, United States Army (USA), and MACOM policy requirements, which are used to formulate a comprehensive, integrated state protection program which meets regulatory requirements and reduces command specific vulnerabilities and allows for the application of innovative and new security theories and concepts to provide overall enhanced security of installation resources and personnel
• Comprehensive knowledge of law enforcement and security policy requirements and procedures to provide recommendations for making key decisions and policy development on short- and long-term security planning
• Comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of security program relationships as well as significant experience in applying appropriate policy requirements in the areas of Incidents, Surveys, and Resolution of Findings and associated elements of physical security and information security
• Working knowledge of information and operation security to review classified material.
• Working knowledge of protection construction standards to assess and sign off on installation construction projects
• Ability to articulate effectively and provide advice and recommendations to supervisors and other security experts or groups at higher and lower echelons
• Ability to utilize a computer to write reports, access the internet to research intelligence reports and current world events, and to maintain the official database information
• Ability to undertake long-range studies, projects, or forecasts independently as a member of a group, or as the organizer and director with the purpose of enhancing security systems efficiency or influencing future security planning, policies, and programs
• Ability to quickly assimilate disparate data and render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implications of such data; and to apply facts and estimates derived from numerous sources to a variety of problems having different technical aspects

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.

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

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
• Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

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

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

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/.

If you require a Reasonable Accommodation to complete the application or hiring process, please contact CPT Ariane Hakizimana at (515) 252-4447 or ariane.i.hakizimana.mil@army.mil.

Agency contact information

Christopher Powders

Phone 515-252-4677 X4677 Email christopher.l.powders.civ@army.mil Address IA G3 DCSOPS

7105 NW 70th Ave

Johnston, IA 50131-1824

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.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

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

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
• Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

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

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

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/.

If you require a Reasonable Accommodation to complete the application or hiring process, please contact CPT Ariane Hakizimana at (515) 252-4447 or ariane.i.hakizimana.mil@army.mil.

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Agency contact information

Christopher Powders

Phone 515-252-4677 X4677 Email christopher.l.powders.civ@army.mil Address IA G3 DCSOPS

7105 NW 70th Ave

Johnston, IA 50131-1824

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.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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Agency contact information

Christopher Powders

Phone 515-252-4677 X4677 Email christopher.l.powders.civ@army.mil Address IA G3 DCSOPS

7105 NW 70th Ave

Johnston, IA 50131-1824

US

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Summary

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

This position is open to current on-board Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required.

LOCATION: G3, Johnston, IA

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Camp Dodge Military Reservation, IA

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $75,284 - $97,875 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0080 Security Administration

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number IA-13087624-AR-27-009 Control number 888342700

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