Security Specialist-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY_

Summary To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. Purpose of position is to serve as a Security Forces Training Officer and to coordinate, implement, and provide training for Security Forces at Air Force Plant 42, a Government Owned-Contractor Operated industrial facility, 412th Test Wing Operating Location Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, CA. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Serves as the focal point for the security forces training program, coordinating and implementing all training activities for the unit. Ensures that all training program measures and actions taken comply with federal, DoD, Air Force, MAJCOM, and local rules, directives, instructions, requirements, and procedures. Conducts training classes for security forces personnel. Prepares lesson plans and teaches formal or informal training courses for personnel in various Security Forces functional activities in accordance with AFls and DoD policy. Develops and monitors the accomplishment of security forces training plans and obtains and develops training aids and materials. Attends, arranges, and conducts meetings, briefings, and workshops and performs other duties related to Security Forces training. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Security Administration Series positions located here SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is coordinate, implement, and provide training. Plans, develops, coordinates, schedules, accomplishes, and/or monitors various unit training activities to include military and civilian individuals. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of a range of security forces policies, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of overall security forces missions, functions, and structure. Skill in developing course materials and instructional methods, principles, and techniques. Ability to instruct training courses in a classroom seminar setting. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with SF branch/section chiefs, contributing to a cooperative work environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Knowledge of applicable law enforcement and security AF, Federal and DoD rules, regulations, instructions, practices, principles and procedures including force protection, integrated base defense, anti-terrorism and physical security. Desired Skills: 2 years of experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ability to conduct formal or informal presentations 2 years of experience with writing, formatting, and coordinating Department of Defense and Air Force plans or equivalent. Excellent time management skills. Education Additional Information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile at (om/subscribe), indicating their position and location preferences. Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family 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 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.