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As an AFCS Security Specialist PALACE Acquire (PAQ) Intern, you’ll be trained in the nuances of information protection and safeguarding vital assets from theft, loss, misuse, fraud, disclosure, espionage, and sabotage. You’ll work shoulder to shoulder with Senior Security Specialists, both Civilian and Military, on challenging and rewarding real-world projects where you’ll make real contributions while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.
This is a development program where promotions and yearly salary increases are granted based on performance and supervisor approval. Upon successful completion of the formal training plan, the PALACE Acquire Program offers a permanent position at AFCS, making it the perfect launching pad for an enduring career.
CAREER PATHS
Security administration professional focused on Personnel Security | Information Security | Industrial Security | Operations Security | Physical Security | Anti-Terrorism | Acquisition Security | and other security disciplines across the Department of Air Force enterprise.
PAQ QUALIFICATIONS
U.S. citizenship
Recent graduate (within two years of completing degree or within six years if a Veteran) or full-time undergraduate/graduate student graduating during current semester
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in security administration, law enforcement, management, human resources, and other career fields
GPA 2.95 or above
Ability to obtain Security Clearance funded by Department of Air Force (e.g., Background check)
PAQ PROGRAM DETAILS
A formal two to three-year training and career development track
Real-world projects and missions
Mentoring provided by Senior leadership
Annual performance-based promotions
Placement into a permanent Air Force Civilian Service position once PAQ Program is successfully completed
PAQ BENEFITS
Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Assistance toward a graduate degree while in the PAQ program
Recruitment Bonus for selected positions
Paid move to employment location (if required upon conversion to PAQ program)
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