GS-0086

Security Clerical and Assistance

Performs security support work including visitor processing, badge issuance, and security administrative support.

📊Administrative📈GS-3/4/5/6/7📁0000

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0086

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level:

Grade	General Experience	Specialized Experience	Education
GS-1	None	None	None
GS-2	3 months	None	High school diploma or equivalent
GS-3	6 months	None	1 year above high school
GS-4	1 year	None	2 years above high school
GS-5	None	1 year at GS-4 level	4 years above high school
GS-6+	None	1 year at next lower grade	Generally not applicable

General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Education: One year of full-time academic study equals 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or approximately 36 weeks at 20+ classroom hours per week. Education above high school is generally acceptable through GS-5; graduate education is rarely creditable above this level.

Combining Education and Experience: For grades GS-3 through GS-5, applicants may substitute education for experience. Express both as percentages; combined must equal at least 100%.

🎖️Tips for Veterans

✓Translate military experience: Map duties to civilian terminology.
✓Highlight training: Include courses and certifications.
✓Veterans preference: Claim your 5 or 10-point preference.
✓Experience substitution: Military experience may substitute for education.

📋Typical Duties

•Process visitors and badges
•Maintain security records
•Assist with clearance processing
•Operate security equipment
•Provide administrative support
•Answer security inquiries

🎯Key Competencies

Records Management

Skill in maintaining security files and databases.

Badge Processing

Ability to process identification badges and access credentials.

Visitor Control

Skill in managing visitor registration and access.

Data Entry

Ability to accurately enter and retrieve security information.

Customer Service

Skill in assisting employees and visitors with security matters.

Confidentiality

Understanding of handling sensitive security information.

Office Systems

Proficiency in security management software and databases.

Communication

Ability to answer inquiries about security procedures.

Attention to Detail

Skill in accurately processing security documents.

Scheduling

Ability to coordinate security briefings and appointments.

🔑Resume Keywords

Answer security inquiriesAssist with clearance processingMaintain security recordsOperate security equipmentProcess visitors and badgesProvide administrative supportSecurity Clerical and Assistance

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