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Physical Security Specialist

$74,678

Millington, TennesseeFull-timePosted Oct 30, 2026

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Job description

You will serve as a PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST, ANTITERRORISM OFFICER (ATO) in the FORCE PROTECTION DIVISION OF NSA MID SOUTH TN SEC DET.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  1. Implementing risk mitigation measures based on the assessment of threats and vulnerabilities;
  2. Executing Antiterrorism (AT) program in accordance with policies and procedures;
  3. Coordinating with agencies to ensure understanding of antiterrorism security needs of the organization; and
  4. Developing discrepancy reports of physical security items for repair or replacement. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree OR Have successfully completed an LL.

M. degree that is related to the position being filled OR Have a combination of experience and education that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of education plus percentage of experience must equal 100%. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

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