This position is located in the Office of the Chief Security Officer, Physical Security Division. The incumbent will serve as a Security Assistant providing the full range of administrative, clerical, and technical support to the Division. Incumbent will assists Physical Security Specialists in executing security regulations, policies, and procedures; issuing employee, contractor, visitor badges, and Personal Identification Verification (PIV) credentials for civilian and contractor personnel.

Duties

As a Security Assistant, GS-0086-7/8, your typical work assignments may include the following: Maintains knowledge of security regulations, policies, procedures, methods and objectives of security programs. Serves as primary issuer of employee, contractor, temporary visitor, proximity badges/passes, credentials, and Personal Identification Verification (PIV) for EOP civilian and contractor personnel. Collects biometric data to facilitate issuance of PIV cards. Administers and monitors the performance of installation access processes to include: criminal background checks, biometric data collections, personal identification verification credentials, and visitor control systems. Performs physical security inspections; assists with minor corrective actions; and coordinate follow-up reports of physical security inspections and surveys. Serves as assistant to Security Manager; assists with managing automated and manual facilities access to include key and identification badge control.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. You may qualify at the GS-7 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1-Providing administrative and clerical support to management officials and 2-Monitoring the performance and functionality of electronic security and alarm systems. You may qualify at the GS-8 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1-Providing administrative and clerical support to management officials; 2-Utilizing various automated database systems to prepare and issue badges/credentials for employees; and 3-Performing physical security inspections and conducting follow-up reports of inspections and surveys. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Administration 725 17th Street Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]