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Security Specialist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Office of Security and Law Enforcement
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Summary

About the Position: Serves as the District's Security Specialist performing duties related to physical security, law enforcement, crime prevention, and information security and conducts investigations and inquiries into violations of laws, regulations, and security measures.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/23/2024 to 10/07/2024
Salary
$49,025 to - $94,317 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Wilmington, NC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - Temporary Duty (TDY) of up to 25% may be required for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CERL243834274233D
Control number
810849900

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Duties

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  • Serves as a Security Specialist in the Security and Law Enforcement Office and provides customer service and troubleshooting for a wide arrange of Security and Administrative issues.
  • Regularly deals with situations that may require quick decisions being made and at times will be required to make security related decisions in the absence of the Security Manager.
  • Managing the Personnel Security Program which includes managing the Security Management Office (SMO) in DISS, checking personnel for background investigations, submitting background investigation requests.
  • Managing security rosters and investigates reports of Derogatory Information from the DoD CAF and serves as the Alternate Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) for the district.
  • Assists in the District AT Program which includes reviewing contract documents for security requirements, Division and District AT Exercises, annual Criticality and Threat Assessments, and participating in Protection Working Groups (PWG).
  • Manage of the District’s Physical Security Program which includes reviewing security regulations, updating plans and policies, and managing the District’s Access Control Program.
  • Assist in conducting required Physical Security Assessments as a Physical Security Inspector.
  • Under supervision of the Security manager manages the District’s Security Awareness and Training Program and Law Enforcement Program. Ensures all District employees complete Annual Security Trainings.
  • Participates in Annual Security Exercises, investigates possible criminal activity, generates appropriate reports, and acts as an assistant liaison with Federal, State, and local Law Enforcement agencies.
  • Serves as the Site Security Manager (SSM) for the RAPIDS/ ID Card Program, managing and ordering Cardstock and consumables.
  • Handles all routine requests for information, assistance, and approvals in accordance with established policies. Acts as the POC for the District’s FPS Security Guard contract.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core SPeD Certification: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within their first two years of employment.
  • This position requires the successful completion (certification) of a Level II AT Officer course within one year of entrance on duty date.
  • This position requires the successful completion of the US Army Conventional Physical Security and Crime Prevention Course within one year of entrance on duty date.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

GS-07
Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes working with the basic principles, concepts, policies, practices and methods of personnel security administration; accessing automated systems to obtain investigations and clearance information; using automated filing system to track, maintain, and to update or control secure and private information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
OR
Education: Completed one full academic year of graduate-level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or Personnel Security. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Education and Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

GS-09
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in assisting with the development and/or execution of various Security Programs, being able to work independently of the Security Manager, education, or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
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Education: Completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Personnel Security. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

GS-11
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in assisting with the development and/or execution of various Security Programs, being able to work independently of the Security Manager, education, or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
OR
Education: completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Personnel Security. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.


You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communications Security Management
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Security Program Management
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork
  • Technical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • Technical Requirements Management

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) 19 Career Field position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
  • Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized. (subject to available budget.)

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
You may claim Military Spouse preference.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Only MSP/PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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