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Military Information Control Specialists
Median Salary
75,440
Workforce Count
49,615
In-Demand
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Information control 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, and Communications Security [COMSEC] Program).
What is the work environment like?
Document security specialists work in office settings, both on land and aboard ships.
How many people have this role in the Military?
49,615
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$48,530
2 Years
$76,521
6 Years
$118,569
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
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
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Information Technology Project Management
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
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Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Computers and Electronics
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Telecommunications
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
Take the RIASEC TestData 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.