As a NASA Special Agent and Security Specialist for the Goddard Space Flight Center within the Protective Services Division, you will be responsible for providing criminal and administrative investigations, physical security assessments, design and oversight of physical security solutions. You will have direct authority as the Contractor Officer Representative (COR) for the GSFC Uniform Police Division at all GSFC locations.

Duties

Perform work concerned with physical security measures designed to safeguard employees, facilities, information and critical assets at federal facilities, leased spaces, and a campus environment. Perform criminal and administrative investigations that includes interviewing subjects, witnesses, and victims in concert with NASA Office of Inspector General and other investigative authorities. Perform risk analyses for operations, facilities, and assets to ensure they are adequately protected by security systems (access control, alarms, closed circuit television) and are appropriately implemented and maintained. Perform case and record reviews; confidential informant recruitment, development and handling of surveillance operations; crime scene examination; evidence collection; and testimony in administrative and/or judicial proceedings. Provide written investigative reports to the Chief of Protective Services, Office of Inspector General and others as required to determine investigative conclusion and report of findings. Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• If selected, you must be able to meet the criteria for use of a firearm in accordance with the Federal Arrest Authority.
• If selected, you must be able to meet the standard and training qualifications in strict compliance with 14 CFR, Chapter V, Part 1203b.103, Security Programs Arrest Authority, and Use of Force by NASA Security Force Personnel.
• If selected, you must be able to obtain and maintain the following license/certification: Federal Arrest Authority and Special Agent.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Providing physical security assessments of contractor and/or government facilities to include oversight and contract management; Conducting complex criminal and administrative investigations; Supporting the design and implementation of physical security solutions to protect personnel, facilities, and/or equipment. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Goddard Space Flight Center 8800 Greenbelt Rd Greenbelt, MD 20771 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]