Job opening: Physical Security Specialist
Salary: $64 957 - 122 459 per year
Published at: Sep 18 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology. Visit www.atf.gov
Duties
This position is located under the Office of Professional Responsibility & Security Operations, Security & Emergency Programs Division, Physical Security Programs Branch in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
GS-9 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
Assisting in maintaining a physical security program for the protection of facilities, property, and equipment; and
Providing procedural information for a physical security program; and
Issuing IDs and maintaining current and complete records; and
Monitoring intrusion detection systems and access control devices and scheduling required maintenance.
OR
A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.
OR
A combination of successfully completed graduate school and education to meet qualification requirements that equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
GS-11 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
Assisting in coordinating a physical security program (i.e., network card access readers, intrusion detection systems, closed circuit video) for protecting employees and property; and
Providing technical advice and procedural information and recommending modification or development of physical security policies, procedures and guidelines; and
Assisting in planning security for facilities and reviewing physical security floor plans, blueprints and/or drawings for offices; ensuring that imaging system software is operating correctly, user passwords are protected, and only authorized users are allowed access; and
Assisting in reviewing estimates and monitoring work performed by contract installers, repair staff, technicians and suppliers.
OR
A Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 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 perform the work of the position. (Note: you must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
A combination of successfully completed graduate school and education to meet qualification requirements that equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
GS-12 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
Assisting in coordinating a physical security program (i.e., network card access readers, intrusion detection systems, closed circuit video) for protecting employees and property; and
Providing technical advice and procedural information and recommending modification or development of physical security policies, procedures and guidelines; and
Assisting in planning security for facilities and reviewing physical security floor plans, blueprints and/or drawings for offices; ensuring that imaging system software is operating correctly, user passwords are protected, and only authorized users are allowed access; and
Assisting in reviewing estimates and monitoring work performed by contract installers, repair staff, technicians and suppliers.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.
Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations
99 New York Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20226
US
- Name: Carolyn Brown
- Phone: 202-648-7330
- Email: [email protected]
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