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SECURITY SPECIALIST (PROTECTION) - TITLE 32

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
JFHQ - TAG
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Security Specialist (Protection), Position Description Number D2500P01 and is part of the TAG - GA, JFHQ, National Guard.

This is a full-time, Excepted Permanent, dual status position which requires Georgia Army National Guard Membership.

Area of Consideration: Open to current members of the Army National Guard.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
03/11/2025 to 04/01/2025
Salary
$64,625 to - $84,010 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Marietta, GA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel 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
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
GA-12707629-AR-25-154
Control number
833309100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current members of the Army National Guard.

Duties

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As a Security Specialist (Protection), GS-0080-09, you will:

Serve as the Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Planning Support Specialist on all aspects of ATFP. Plan the development, implementation and operation of the ATFP program in support of policies, regulations and programs. Develop the overall ATFP plan for Army National Guard facilities within the State. Provide direction, guidance, advice and assistance to all subordinate elements on the ATFP program. Provide crisis management planning and execution assistance in the event of a terrorist attack or other emergency situations. Assure the adequacy of policies, plans, directives, budgets, procedures and other appropriate media required to plan and implement ATFP projects, tasks, and operating programs for carrying out emergency response missions in an emergency ATFP situation. Develop scenarios for ATFP exercises to test and coordinates participation in exercises to test, evaluate and validate selected portions of the overall Command ATFP plan. Advise the Command Group upon completion of exercises and simulations. Adjust or revise plans, and programs as required. Assist with a wide variety of plans, training and operational tasks, to include, but not limited to, staffing actions, tasking, preparing and presenting briefings, coordination of training requirements, planning/conducting special events, and reviewing Serious Incident/ Command Critical Information Requirements Reports (SIR/CCIR).

Serve as State security monitor; encompassing Physical Security (PHYSEC), Antiterrorism (AT), Operations Security (OPSEC), ISOPREP, Visitor Control and other Security and Crime Prevention programs to ensure command compliance with all applicable Security Regulations. Manage the Contract Security Guard contract and serve as the point of contact for all Visitor Control issues. Assist in mandatory training and briefings for OCONUS travel to low, medium, and high threat countries. Maintain appropriate records to document training for individuals attending ATFP training or briefings.

Plan, conduct, direct the conduct of, or coordinate on security site studies, projects, assessments, and surveys of the facilities in relationship to and protection activities. Work with Construction Facilities Management Office to assess and sign off on all construction projects in the state to ascertain that Protection construction standards are met. Analyze data to identify physical and operations security or compliance or noncompliance, vulnerabilities, trends, strengths, and benchmarks. Determine, formulate, coordinate, and implement specific command guidance and actions to correct security deficiencies, overcome vague or competing requirements, promote the growth of sound security procedures, and justify major fiscal expenditures and procurement of needed security aids and equipment, manpower and infrastructure. Maintain the State Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS) database.

Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Command protection mission and functional assignments to assure the effective integration of individual tasks, responsibilities and assignments into overall plans and procedures. Participate in conferences, gives presentations, or conduct briefings to disseminate protection planning guidance and assistance as required. Analyze higher headquarters protection plans and recommends appropriate command response or action. Plan protection support requirements with the other directorates at the JFHQ. Analyze protection plans submitted by subordinate units to advise the commander concerning significant trends impacting on operations of the organization. Coordinate the participation of the command in exercises. Develop and publish exercise guidance, coordinate the development of all required exercise products, to include Master Scenario Events Lists (MSEL) items, implementations, and staff control instructions. Analyze causes for program shortfalls, cost overruns, and failures to meet goals. Initiate action to assure assigned program objectives are met. Recommend a change in the program when changes in mission or requirements necessitate. Determine best methods for correcting program deficiencies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire.
  • Must obtain the Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
  • An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Individual must possess a minimum of a secret clearance. Depending on State's mission set, the position may be required to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • The incumbent may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E5-E7.

Compatible Military Assignments: 31B.

General Experience: Experience, education or training that has provided analytical, decision making, or administrative skills which demonstrates the candidates ability to accomplish the work of an organization. This experience must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and successfully with others.

Specialized Experience: Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling base and law enforcement activities. Experience providing training in areas related to this position. Experience analyzing reports of investigations and maintaining security records.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, a maximum of 12 months of the required experience may be substituted by successful completion of undergraduate study in an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester hours for 12 months of experience. The education must have been in fields directly related to Security Administration.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Security
  • Ability to Plan and Organize Work
  • Security Education, Training and Awareness

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