This position is located in the Security Directorate of the Mission Support Component of Defense Media Activity (DMA) at Fort Meade, MD which is a Department of Defense (DoD)Field Activity reporting to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs).

Duties

As a Physical Security Specialist at the GS-0080-5 some of your typical work assignments may include: Maintains current knowledge of operations and answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, directives, etc. Oversees and ensure all functions of security control, access control, and visitor control systems of the facility are always maintained in a high state of readiness. Administers in-service security training and development activities for all Security Guard personnel in accordance with applicable regulations on security enforcement training. Controls access to locations as assigned by checking passes and credentials of visitors and employees entering the facility, verifying authorization for access, issues, and collects badges, as required. Provide information and assistance to visitors and staff. Conducts patrols of locations, investigating all unusual or abnormal situations and notifies the supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Fulltime
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is NOT telework eligible
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening test, and periodic drug screenings thereafter.
• Shift work is required in this position as well as in the event of an emergency (e.g. inclement weather, disaster coverage, etc.); incumbent may be required to report for duty outside of scheduled shift.
• Must obtain and maintain current required certifications and skill proficiency with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Must obtain and maintain current required certifications and skill proficiency with first aid.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• May be required to be on call on a 24-hour basis, subject to shift rotation and rotation of days off.
• This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program. This is the Department of Defense (DoD) Security Certification Program directed by DoD Instruction 3305.13.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-05, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service: Researching, analyzing, and gathering information regarding physical protection of a variety of classified and/or sensitive facilities and material. Developing and implementing local security policies and procedures. Conducting investigations, inspections, and surveys. Recommending and/or taking appropriate corrective actions and preparing security reports. B. Education: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree; OR C. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 36. Then divide your total number of completed undergraduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 120. Add the two percentages. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Defense Media Activity 6700 Taylor Ave Ft. Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: DE Applicant Inquires
• Phone: 614-692-0420
• Email: [email protected]