General Student Trainee (Security)

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency · Department of Defense

Pay: $45,155–$76,476/yr
Where: McClellan, California + 3 more
Apply by: 2026-09-30
Posted: 2 days ago

The DCSA Student Experience (DSE) '27 Cohort. Open to undergraduate and graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, who will remain full-time students through October 2028. Summer Cohort Start Date: 31 May 2027 (alternate: 14 June 2027); End Date: 20 August 2027. Students must attend for a minimum of 10 weeks (400 hours). Selection Office(s): Background Investigations, & Personnel Vetting Suitability

What you'd do

This is a temporary position NTE 04 September 2027.
As a GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (SECURITY) you will be responsible for the following duties: Interacts with security personnel and other staff regarding issues or other developments in specific cases.
Utilizes risk management principles in the analysis, selection and application of effective security countermeasures.
Provide investigative support as well as assist in achieving the goals of the assigned program.
Based upon provided guidance, determines required resources, length, breadth and scope of assignment as well as ensure work is efficiently accomplished.
Collaborate with integrated teams of security and counterintelligence professionals.
Assesses a range of security requirements, information reporting, inspections, classified material controls, reproduction and disposition, physical protection measures, investigations, adjudications and administrative security elements.
Responsible for identifying and recording instances of noncompliance, provide timely analysis and recommendations regarding countermeasures/corrective actions.
Other duties as assigned.

What they want

All applicants must submit college or university unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, current enrollment in a full-time course load, and to confirm GPA requirement.
Official Transcripts and other required Official supporting documentation must be submitted by selected students prior to their start date.
College Freshmen must also submit

Starts: 2026-09-01