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Military Document Security Specialists

Military Career

General Information

Description

Document security specialists safeguard sensitive material and arrange for delivery by courier. They provide adequate protection for material from receipt through delivery or storage; prepare classified correspondence; and manage administrative functions and security procedures for various security programs (e.g., Special Security Program, Sensitive Compartmented Information Security Program).

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Work Environment

Document security specialists work in office settings, both on land and aboard ships.

Comparable Industries

  • Information Technology

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Military Outlook

Service Branches

Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.

Military Status

  • Enlisted
    • Hands-on/specialized
    • High school diploma required

Military Workforce

Document Security Specialists in the Military

3,327

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Salary

Average Salary

$82,980

What makes up a military salary?

Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.

They also offer:

  • Housing allowances
  • Subsistence allowances
  • Special and incentive pays
  • Cost-of-living allowances
  • Hazardous-duty pay
  • Bonuses

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 60%
  • Master's degree 15%
  • Associate's degree 10%
  • Post baccalaureate 10%
  • High school 5%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Military training

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Document security specialists in the Military will gain skills through classes and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training topics may include: English grammar, spelling, and punctuationLetter writing policies and guidelinesSetting up and maintaining filing and publication systemsPreparing forms and correspondence in military styleMaintaining databasesPersonnel administration policies, technologies, and procedures

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Military training

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All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Document security specialists in the Military will gain skills through classes and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training topics may include:

  • English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Letter writing policies and guidelines
  • Setting up and maintaining filing and publication systems
  • Preparing forms and correspondence in military style
  • Maintaining databases
  • Personnel administration policies, technologies, and procedures

Knowledge

  • Education and Training
  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.