About the Position: Performs as a Physical Security Specialist for IMCOM installation and is responsible for physical security plans, procedures, and inspections as well as key control.

Duties

Perform as a Physical Security Specialist for the Installation and is responsible for physical security plans, procedures and inspections as well as key control. Advise the supervisor regarding complicated physical security inspection/survey procedures, security related legal matters, and jurisdictional problems peripheral to or beyond the guidance provided by the higher headquarters. Prepare clear and concise evaluation reports substantiating findings and recommendations for corrective action. Conduct physical security site-surveys to determine and identify state-of-the-art electronic Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and components, and technical security equipment, required for the protection of US Army Assets. Recommend initiation or revision of local regulations falling within the purview of the Physical Security Branch. Provide guidance, recommendations, and assistance to Commanders, supervisors and employees concerning security systems, physical protection devices, Visitor Control Center and personnel access controls. Review and analyze the applicability of physical security guidelines to specific circumstances. Prepare regulatory changes to establish criteria for inspection of individual facilities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health, ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. IAW AR 600-85, a DA 5019R Condition of Employment must be signed for mandatory drug testing.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban (the Lautenberg Amendment) which bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• Incumbent in this position is designated as Mission Essential (IAW DODI 3024.42 and DTM 17-004) position during Inclement Weather Conditions or other designed/identified emergency conditions.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons in accordance with Army Regulation 40-562, Chapters 3 and 4.
• This position requires incumbent to complete the physical security course (7H-3aD/830-ASI H-3) conducted by the USAMPS.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.
• This position may require working both inside and outside, being exposed to the inclement weather conditions.
• This position requires a Standard Form 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete the Electronic Security System Design Course.
• This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core SPeD Certification: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Specialized Experience: One year specialized experience which includes experience performing personnel, operational, and/or physical security functions for an organization such as assisting with administering and managing a physical security program, conducting Physical Security inspections and surveys, providing corrective recommendations to protect personnel and property. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Criminal Justice. OR 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 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Physical SecurityPlanning and EvaluatingPublic Safety and SecurityRisk Management 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 second lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address AQ-APF-W6CPAA US ARMY GARRISON FT GREGG-ADAMS DO NOT MAIL Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk