The mission of the organization is to coordinate the Department's efforts in carrying out its core mission of combating terrorism and protecting national security. NSD is responsible for supervising the enforcement of all federal criminal laws related to counterterrorism and counterespionage, except those specifically assigned to other divisions.

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 primary purpose of this position is to provide Information Security, Physical Security, Personnel Security, and Communications Security for multiple NSD and multiple DOJ agency facilities as well as to provide leadership in the implementation of specific program discipline initiatives. A Security Specialist, at full performance level, will perform duties such as but not limited to: Performing Subject Matter Expert (SME) duties in physical security Recommending new or revised policy standards, or procedures to meet changing conditions or correct deficiencies in the programs or functions. Consulting with an coordinate's actions with other local and Federal law enforcement agencies and property management personnel. Determine security clearance for employees, contractors, interns and volunteers utilizing agency and Office of Personnel Security. Review and evaluates background investigation reports to determine security eligibility of individuals for access to sensitive information, material, resources or work areas. Performing personal identification verification (PIV) card enrollment and activation.

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 two-year 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.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• 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 Security Specialist at (GS-0080-11/12/13), you must possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). To Qualify for the Security Specialist GS-0080-11, your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector assisting in planning and implementing physical security procedures and protective methods OR assessing the effectiveness of existing physical security practices, procedures and interprets risk assessments; OR possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree,3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related. To Qualify for the Security Specialist GS-0080-12, your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector planning and implementing security procedures and protective methods OR evaluating the effectiveness of existing security practices, procedures and interprets risk assessments. To Qualify for the Security Specialist GS-0080-13, your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector recommending corrective actions to shortfalls within the physical security field OR conducting multifunction security evaluations to ensure regulatory compliance. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 08/22/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the 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. ***Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.***

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 National Security Division 2 Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 9W.300 Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Weston Sperbeck
• Email: [email protected]