This Security Specialist position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), National Security Division (NSD), Office of the Assistant Attorney General (OAAG), Executive Office. The mission of the organization is to coordinate the Department's efforts in carrying out its core mission of combating terrorism and protecting national security.

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. The primary purpose of this position is to provide Information Security, Physical Security, Personnel Security, Property and Communications Security for multiple NSD and multiple DOJ agency facilities as well as to provide leadership in the implementation of specific program discipline initiatives. This position ensures the preservation of a safe, secure, and peaceful environment for NSD and DOJ employees. The duties of this Security Specialist position include but are not limited to: Perform information security duties including but not limited to, reviewing equipment and devices in planning and implementing protective methods and security procedures, such as delegation and exercise of classification and declassification authority, development of classification guides, document marking, safeguarding, personnel access controls, need to know criteria, physical storage and control, and security education. Respond to questions or problems involving implementation of information security guidelines at lower levels and in inspecting operating security programs for adequacy, efficiency, and need for improvement. Prepare and review reports of physical security surveys and inspections, and advises management officials of deficiencies. Investigate and analyze a variety of unusual information security problems, questions, or conditions associated with general questions about security. Coordinate with scientific, technical, and other subject-matter specialists to assess risk of loss, value of loss, and the classification level appropriate to information sensitivity. Collaborate with organization managers and other specialists to develop, review, and analyze a wide range of modified, new, or proposed security policies, instructions, guidelines, opinions, and decisions. Plan and implement and review physical security protective methods and procedures, including a variety of intrusion detection systems and devices, safes, storage containers, locks and locking systems, personnel entry control systems, ballistic protection measures, and loss prevention. Work with senior specialists and agency managers to develop alternative strategies and assess trade-offs between conflicting requirements, such as issues arising from the implementation of new or revised security practices.

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 two-year 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.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Security Specialist at (GS-0080-11), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Specialized Experience for the Security Specialist, GS-0080-11 - your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector evaluating security measures to ensure compliance with established security policies and procedures. -OR- You must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree; or LL.M. (Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position) -OR- Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of the first 2 full years. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 08/29/2023. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the 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. ***Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.***

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below: Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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 more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address National Security Division 2 Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 9W.300 Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Randall Williams
• Email: [email protected]