Job opening: PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST
Salary: $60 597 - 78 776 per year
Published at: Apr 09 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a security specialist, providing physical security program functions in support of the installation, Protection Level 4 (PL-4) resources and AF Information Technology as it pertains to information systems, services, and products.
Duties
Electronic System Security (ESS)/Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
Ensures compliance with requirements for the protection of installation non-nuclear PL 1-4 resources.
Attends, arranges, and conducts Resource Protection meetings, briefings, and workshops and performs other duties related to Resource Protection.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A Secret security clearance is 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- 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
- Work may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station
- This position requires a DoD Security Certification. The Physical Security Certification conferral is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD...(continued)
- or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DOD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification
- The employee is required to maintain proficiency in required security and limited law enforcement methods and techniques
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, Administrative and Management 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 applying knowledge of methods of performing such duties as conducting inspections and investigations, collecting and analyzing information, and skill in weighing the impact of variables such as critical accountability qualifications, access and registry restrictions, and other issues that influence the course of actions taken in resolving security questions and issues. Knowledge of security classification methods, concepts, eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information.
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EDUCATION: 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., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirement is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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:
Comprehensive knowledge of Presidential Decision Directives, Executive Orders, United States Codes, Director, National Security Agency Policies, Central Intelligence Directives, DoD, HQ USAF and MAJCOM Security policies relating to protection of Air Force Systems.
Advanced knowledge of security systems, practices, principles, and procedures utilized in other DoD agencies, as well as private industry, to ensure up-to-date security applications to include a wide range of security and surveillance systems, concepts, principles and practices, pertaining to physical security, law enforcement, crime prevention and suppression, antiterrorism and force protection efforts.
Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the installation.
Able to conduct surveys, assessments, and projects to effectively evaluate results for the management, completion of programs and to manage new or existing contract obligations to maintain or improve security program initiatives.
Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
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 Kirtland AFB
1551 Wyoming Blvd SE
Bldg 20325
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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