This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Operational Support Division, Office of Investigative Technology. The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the planning, developing, coordinating and implementing an appropriate physical security/crime prevention program.

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. As a Security Specialistyour typical work assignments may include: Oversees and manages visitor access control program. Develops policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, resources, and operations. Analyses and evaluates the character, background, and history of employees, candidates for employment, and other persons having or proposed to be granted access to classified or sensitive resources. Recommends on-site examination of buildings, barriers, security forces, protective lighting, detection systems and other physical security measures employed to protect government property and facilities. Provides support and involvement with internal and external counterparts in a variety of security programs such as, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program, Force Protection, Information Systems Security, Operations Security, and Emergency Management.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience. Specialized 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). 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. Toqualify for the GS-12 position, one year of specialized experience performing as a GS-11 or equivalent includes: 1) Assisting with the analysis and recommendation of new security systems or upgrades (e.g. ID systems; security containers; personnel entry control systems); 2) Supporting senior security specialists with the analysis for physical security or crime prevention policies; 3) Recommending new policy proposals for the development and implementation of training, methods to protect information from misuse, theft, vandalism, espionage, loss etc. To qualify for the GS-13 position, one year of specialized experience performing as a GS-12 or equivalent includes: 1) Analyzing and recommending new security systems or upgrades (e.g. ID systems; security containers; personnel entry control systems); 2) Providing analysis for a physical security or crime prevention policies; 3) Writing policy proposals for the development and implementation of training, methods to protect information from misuse, theft, vandalism, espionage, loss etc. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Public Safety and SecuritySecurityTechnical Competence Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: Karin Crawford
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]