Security Specialist

Duties Provides assistance concerning a variety of security requirements such as physical and operations security inherent in the operation of the Provost Marshal/Protection Directorate. Adapts and modifies security procedures, measures, and systems to complement changes due to technological advances as well as mission changes and relocation of elements serviced. Recommends physical security measures to protect arms, ammunition, and other Army assets against misuse, loss, or theft. Assists division chief and resource planners with drafting, planning, implementation and monitoring of FP/DCI financial resources. Assists identification and prioritization of USARNORTH related critical infrastructure at the national, strategic, and international levels. Plans, works, and produces FP/DCI based products which meet organizational priorities and requirements. Conducts analysis of DoD critical infrastructure/assets and the related civil/commercial dependencies and interdependencies, and assists in development of analytical findings and recommendations to senior decision-makers. Oversees definition, development, and identification of USARNORTH DCI and CI/KR data requirements, and serves as the USARNORTH representative on related senior level working/steering groups/boards. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Will be required to deploy within the NORTHCOM AOR on short notice (in under 24 hours). Overtime and shift work may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends. Expected to function in adverse climatic conditions and under intense physical and mental stress. Must be capable, upon completion of training, of unassisted donning of mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) mask, clothing and equipment, or equivalent clothing and protective equipment. Must be able to wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) or clothing such as boots, goggles, gloves, chemical mask and other safety equipment as required. Must pass a physical examination. Participation in the DOD/DA Immunization program to include live vaccinations as required by DOD/DA policy. May be required to wear an electronic pager and maintain a working telephone at all times. Required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Failure to satisfactory complete any aspect of this process is grounds for termination. This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core SPeD Certification: Physical Security Certification (PSC) within their first two years of employment. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Specialize experience: One year of specialized experience which includes Interpreting and applying a number of intelligence and security policies, procedures, regulations, and directives that establish standards and criteria necessary to develop security programs; Knowledge of military strategic and tactical concepts, principles, and processes in order to provide advisory in all dimensions of Force Protection, Defense Critical Infrastructure, and Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources; and conduct comprehensive physical security inspections or evaluations to control and safeguard information, materials, assets, and personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Requirements Analysis
Risk Management
Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Security Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. When a temporary promotion is terminated, the employee will be returned to the position from which they were temporarily promoted; or, with their consent, to a different position of equivalent grade and pay (AR 690-300/10-8). When a temporary promotion is to an organization in a different command, the losing and gaining activities must agree to the temporary promotion and decide in advance which activity will assume responsibility for placement of the employee when the temporary promotion ends. If no decision is made, the employee will return to their permanent position of record (AR 690-300/10-8a/d) Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements . As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply . click apply for full job details