Deputy Director Security Forces

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is Serves as the Deputy Director, Security Forces, which is located in the Directorate of Security Forces (HQ AF/A4S), Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering & Force Protection, HQ AF/A4, Headquarters United States Air Force.

Serves as the Deputy Director for Security Forces - which is located within (AF/A4S) - and supports the Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection (AF/A4). Provides executive leadership and direction, broad technical knowledge, and executive-level strategic continuity for all security forces and force protection programs. Leads 37,000 members worldwide in security and law enforcement functions, responsible for protecting a total force population of 575,000 Active Duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve and overseeing all matters concerning the utilization, development, and career field management of the civilian security forces.

Responsibilities encompass the areas of anti-terrorism, force protection, physical security, nuclear security, law enforcement, investigations, working dogs, small arms and munitions, installation defense, and corrections/confinement. The Deputy Director represents the Air Force in direct consultations and negotiations with federal agencies and state governments and influences national security policy, advising the Director of Security Forces on the current state of policy evolution within the Department of Defense and Joint communities.

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Position has been designated Critical-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
• Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
• Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
• An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.
• Attendance to the Air Force's Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC) is generally required within 12 months of appointment, subject to course availability.
• Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.
• Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoW Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.