Job opening: Security Specialist (Antiterrorism)
Salary: $89 054 - 115 766 per year
Published at: Mar 13 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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.
About the Position: The incumbent will serve as the U.S. Army Service Component Command Alternate Antiterrorism (AT) Officer. Administers multiple facets of the AT program to include inspections, surveys, training, equipment, and policy development.
Duties
Assess the effectiveness of security measures through risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
Develop and implement antiterrorism plans and strategies to protect personnel, facilities, and assets.
Conduct threat assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks to the organization.
Develop and deliver training programs on antiterrorism measures for employees and contractors.
Conduct security briefings and debriefings for personnel traveling to high-risk areas.
Evaluate physical security measures and recommend enhancements to deter terrorist attacks.
Develop and maintain crisis management plans for responding to incidents.
Provide guidance to senior leadership on security policies and procedures related to terrorism threats.
Represent the organization in meetings and conferences related to antiterrorism initiatives.
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 Tier 5 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
- This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
- This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification: Antiterrorism Certification (ATC) within their first two years of employment.
- Incumbent must complete Antiterrorism Level 2 training requirements according to IAW AR 525-13 within their first two years of employment.
- This position May be designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
- This position may require rotating shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
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 EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 of specialized experience which includes: (1) Developing and/or implementing policies and procedures to safeguard personnel, assets, and infrastructure; (2) Conducting and/reviewing comprehensive security and/or risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats; (3) Developing security plans and protocols to mitigate risks and respond effectively to threats and/or attacks; and/or (4) coordinating and/or delivering training programs for personnel at all levels within the organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Budget AdministrationCommunicationsSecurity Education, Training and AwarenessSecurity Program Management AccountabilitiesVulnerabilities Assessment and 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 next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Contacts
- Address GT-W0QFAA HQ MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD
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Scott AFB, IL 62225
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- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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