This position serves as a Physical Security Specialist within the Justice Protective Service Operations Section, Security and Emergency Planning Staff (SEPS), which is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining department-wide policy and security programs, as well as coordinating and administering the physical security operations program. The incumbent is responsible for executing the functions and administering the security regulations prescribed by law and Executive Orders.

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. The Physical Security Specialist position has a selective factor requirement that must be met in order to be selected: Completion of a civilian or military police academy certificate and at least one-year experience as a certified law enforcement officer. As an Physical Security Specialist, you may be responsible for: Plans and implements physical security protective methods and procedures on systems such as, intrusion detection system and devices, safes, personnel entrv control systems and locking systems. Determines and recommends the number and type of safes, alarms, and locks. Sets up employee and other personnel circulation, control, and entry systems Conducts facility assessments to evaluate risk. Coordinates with other local and Federal law enforcement agencies and property management personnel. Monitors performance and verifies compliance of a Departments guard service contracts. Identifies and advises management of potential problems or by making recommendations to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Physical Security Specialist, (GS-0080-11/12), you must meet the selective placement factor listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Completion of a civilian or military police academy certificate and at least one-year experience as a certified law enforcement officer. To Qualify for GS-0080-11: Specialized Experience: For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Assisting in planning and implementing security procedures and protective methods; 2) Performing law enforcement duties for the protection of government employees and property; and 3) Assessing the effectiveness of existing security practices, procedures and interprets risk assessments. OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M, if related; OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and specialized experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. You must have some specialized experience as described above in number 1 but less than one year; and have more than two years, but less than three years of education as described in number 2. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year by 36. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. To Qualify for GS-0080-12: Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Planning and implementing security procedures and protective methods; 2) Performing law enforcement duties for the protection of government employees and property; and 3) Evaluating the effectiveness of existing security practices, procedures and interprets risk assessments. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/30/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

Please review the qualifications section to qualify based on education.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below: Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Justice Management Division, Security and Emergency Planning Staff 2 Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 9W.300 Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Crystal Holmes
• Phone: 202-111-1111
• Email: [email protected]