Job opening: Physical Security Specialist
Salary: $112 015 - 145 617 per year
Published at: Aug 01 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
As a Physical Security Specialist, you will be responsible for issuing document certifications, identification badges, and credentials to maintain and operate the automated access control systems for all of DOJ components and in corporation of working with outside federal agencies in executing and exercising the authority of the Attorney General and Department Security Officer in implementing the security regulations prescribed by laws and Executive Orders.
Duties
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
As a Physical Security Specialist, you may be responsible for:
Issuing document certifications, identification badges, and credentials.
Serving as a sponsor for an Personal Identity Verification system.
Overseeing the daily operations of a Identification office.
Serving as a Contract Office Representative to support ID office and other contracts.
Resolving issues or threats that impact access to secured locations or items.
Developing policies, procedures, or instructions on Personal Identity.
Requirements
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
- You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or trial period.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
- Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.
- A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Physical Security Specialist, (GS-0080-13), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to.
For the GS-13
Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: Maintaining or operating an automated access control system program; Assisting in developing policies for Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM); AND Advising senior management on new developments or advances in physical security.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/15/2023.
Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (08/15/2023) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Justice Management Division, Security and Emergency Planning Staff
2 Constitution Square
145 N Street NE
Room 9W.300
Washington, DC 20530
US
- Name: Kana Hyman
- Phone: 202-674-4116
- Email: [email protected]
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