Job opening: SECURITY SPECIALIST
Salary: $61 460 - 79 897 per year
Published at: Mar 04 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to provide for security forces standardization/evaluation (stan/eval) program testing and inspections and advise and assist in meeting program requirements.
Duties
Duty 1: Participates in correcting deficiencies identified through the stan/eval program.
Duty 2: Performs stan/eval testing functions.
Duty 3: Performs stan/eval inspections.
Duty 4: Performs administrative and coordinative duties for the stan/eval program.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A security clearance may be required
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
- Department of Defense Physical Security Certification (PSC) conferral is required within 2 years of the
established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position
- This is an obligated position.
- This is a term position with a not to exceed date of 06 April 2026
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of commonly applied security concepts, principles, and methodologies to manage and carry out stan/eval programs. Knowledge of the methods involved in performing tests and conducting inspections. Knowledge of variations in security criteria to judge the impact of various program considerations (e.g., cost, equipment availability, security requirements, etc.) in making recommendations for correcting deficiencies and meeting requirements.
OR
EDUCATION: Successfully completed a 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 perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
OR
LL.B. or J.D., if related in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience above may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-???????09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of security concepts, principles, and methodologies to plan and implement stan/eval programs.
2. Knowledge of wing security forces missions, functions, and structure.
3. Ability to conduct testing and inspections, evaluate results, and prescribe or recommend corrective measures for deficiencies.
4. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
5. Ability to establish effective working relationships with SF branch/section chiefs, contributing to a cooperative work environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
2. The employee will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
3. Department of Defense Physical Security Certification (PSC) conferral is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification and AFI 36-2645, Security Professional Certification and Development. The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority (SAF/AA) or their delegated security career field representative.
Physical Demands
The work is primarily sedentary. Some walking and standing occurs in the course of a normal workday in connection with testing and inspections. However, the testing and inspections are not conducted under arduous physical conditions.
Work Environment
The work is primarily performed in an indoor setting involving everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.???????
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address USAF Academy
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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