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Duties

As a Physical Security Specialist you will: Serve as a technical authority on the physical security program Interpret and prepare implementing procedures and instructions based on general agency policy statements Establish and monitor operating physical security systems to meet specific needs Research and implement new and improved personnel security methods and procedures Establish criteria for identifying and analyzing trends in personnel security violations Schedule and conduct vulnerability and risk assessments of critical agency facilities and campuses throughout the United States Review design and construction documents, blueprints and specifications to ensure all physical security requirements are captured, funded and implemented Determine needed upgrades of intrusion detection, access control, passive and active barrier (vehicle) systems, pedestrian and vehicle screening and closed-circuit television Serve as a Contracting Officer Representative for security contracts Serve as a liaison with other agencies and local, state or federal partners

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which must include the following experience: developing risk, vulnerability, and threat assessments; interpreting and preparing policy statements; establishing, monitoring, researching, and implementing security methods and procedures; designing and managing physical security protection systems; conducting security administration; preparing purchase requests (PRs), statement of works, (SOW) and acquisition plans. 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.

Education

Copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

College or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

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. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address OCOO-OFFICE OF SAFETY, SECURITY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT 1600 Clifton Rd Atlanta, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]