SECURITY SPECIALIST (PROTECTION)
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Position ID:
SC-13028897-26-240-AR
City:
Columbia, South Carolina
Date Posted:
2026-08-04
Expiration Time:
2026-08-19
Job Type:
Job Category:
Security Administration
Salary:
74678 - 97087 PA
Job Summary
This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a SECURITY SPECIALIST (PROTECTION), Position Description Number PDD2617000, and is part of the SC J3, South Carolina Army National Guard.
Job Description
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC): Area of Consideration: This position is open to Area 1 and 2 Only. Area 1: Current permanent employees of the South Carolina Army National Guard (Tenure 1 and 2) Area 2: Current members of the South Carolina Army National Guard Area 3: Any individual eligible for membership in the South Carolina Army National Guard *Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and are not eligible for Area 1. GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 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 REQUIREMENTS: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. OTHER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Dependent on the authorized full-time position's organizational location and its required compatible manpower directed military skill assignment, applicant must have a current Single Scope Background Investigation according to Army or Air Force Personnel Security Program Management Directives; or, must possess or be able to obtain a National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit (NACLC) according to applicable DoD Instructions, Army or Air Force regulations, upon appointment. 1. The applicant must possess or be able to obtain the proper clearance type and level within one year of appointment. 2. Must possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which they live or are principally employed, in accordance with Army and Air Force Vehicle Operations Directives. 3. Must be approved to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment according to Army or Air Force Vehicle Operations Directives. 4. Must not have any disciplinary action (Article 15 or Court-Martial) for engaging in an unprofessional or inappropriate relationship as defined in applicable DoD Instructions concerning Army and Air Force Professional and Unprofessional Relationships. 5. No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies. 6. Prior to appointment, an applicant's military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, medical profile, and drug test. 7. To maintain the position - The incumbent must have a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire. 2. Must obtain the Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire. 3. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. **4. Individual must possess a minimum of a secret clearance. Depending on State's mission set, the position may be required to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance. *5. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 6. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments. 7. This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership. 8. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.