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Physical Security Specialist

Department of Homeland Security
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
#FLETC-Surge

Summary

"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more.


Overview

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Open & closing dates
12/08/2025 to 01/05/2026
Salary
$105,383 to - $137,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Glynco, GA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy. This is NOT a remote position.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
FLETC-DD/CSO-26-12846213
Control number
851742200

Duties

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Serving as a Physical Security Specialist GS-0080-13 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in Glynco, GA.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Physical Security Specialist/Armed Federal Officer responsible for providing oversight of a full range of applicable matters relating to security, law enforcement, and emergency management requirements at the FLETC Training Delivery Point
(TDP) and reports to the Branch Chief or designee.

Typical assignments/duties include:

  • Coordinating, conducting and supporting physical security activities towards the implementation of the FLETC Enterprise-wide Security System (ESS); supporting the coordination, development and implementation of physical security policies and procedures.
  • Conducting reviews of proposed, planned, and/or new renovations, retrofit demolition and procurement projects to ensure all appropriate and applicable physical security requirements and measures are present or planned.
  • Serving as System Administrator for the incident reporting process, Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) program and surveillance information technology (IT) systems; plans, coordinates, implements and manages system installation, testing and operations of existing, new and/or upgraded security management IT systems.
  • Supporting the FLETC Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Program and maintaining all required records and documents in accordance with PIV Program and DHS policies, procedures and requirements.
  • Participating in measuring and analyzing the performance of the enterprise-wide level of the FLETC CSO/FSO Program; assisting in the development or modification of policy or program changes; and ensuring the effective operations of assigned administrative aspects of the CSO/FSO Program and ensuring coordination occurs during day-to-day activities and requirements with appropriate stakeholders and/or CSO/FSO service providers.
  • Facilitating acquisition and ensuring the optimal use of program resources and the development of performance measures to systematically report utilization levels along with the operational results of the program.
  • Preparing and distributing routine and special occasion security bulletins, notices and reports.
  • Performing law enforcement duties as directed.
View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation.
  • Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
  • You will be required to set up Direct Deposit.
  • Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
  • This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy. This is NOT a remote position.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Overtime may be required.
  • Required to undergo initial and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.
  • Incumbent will need to meet and maintain all applicable requirements to carry a firearm under 40 U.S.C. #167;1315. The appointment to this position of a person convicted of state or federal misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence is prohibited.
  • This position is subject to Lautenberg Amendment. Persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are prohibited from occupying this position.
  • Must pass an initial pistol firearms proficiency and qualification course of fire with an approved FLETC qualification course as directed by the FLETC CSO. Must achieve an 80% score, which equates to 240 points out of a possible of 300 points.
  • You will be required to re-certify your firearms proficiency each quarter, during the fiscal year, with a required minimum score of 240 points.
  • This position is Emergency Essential required to sustain operations under all conditions.
  • Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. Subject to an initial and annual physical examination that measures visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
  • Required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer Representative (FAC- COR) Level III certification.

Qualifications

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

Selective Placement Factor:You MUST have successfully completed a Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP), Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) or equivalent Federal State or Local Law Enforcement training program. You are required to submit documentation showing proof of completion with your application.

Specialized Experience: You MUST possess over one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level leading and managing activities that support the development, implementation, and oversight of an enterprise-wide physical security program. Your experience must include providing technical expertise on security posture, technology, and tactics; advising senior management on security policies and practices; and developing business practices and standard operating procedures by interpreting security laws, regulations, and guidelines along with having overseen comprehensive security reviews and audits to ensure program effectiveness and compliance. These responsibilities MUST be fully supported by your resume.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.

Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.

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.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for a Top Secret/SCI as a condition of placement in this position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

Physical Demands of Position: Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. However, during situations requiring response to a wide range of security and emergency management events/incidents,
more rigorous and strenuous physical activity may be required. Driving a vehicle is required; a valid driver's license is required. Trips to
other elements within the organization are routine and trips to other government agencies or contractor sites may be required.

Work Environment of Position: Work is normally performed in both an office setting where no unusual safety precautions are required; and outside in varying weather conditions, however, during emergencies and natural disasters, working conditions may be austere. Generally, the work area is adequately lighted, heated, cooled, and ventilated. The incumbent may be required to spend time in government, private, or on public transportation.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to fletc-jobinfo@fletc.dhs.gov.

Education

Not Applicable

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.

Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.


Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process, including the application, USA Hire Assessment.

Online assessment: Applicants must complete the online USA Hire Competency Based Assessments measuring critical general competencies required to perform the job. Examples used in the assessment may include general situations not directly related to customer experience. Applicants submitting complete application packages and completing the online assessment will move on to the next phase of the assessment process.

The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

If you are the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the application questionnaire, click: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12846213

Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must be 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures. View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.)

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

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