Security Specialist (Law Enforcement)

Summary 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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: located in the Qualifications Section Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position meets the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing. This position is a Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition. Shift work may be required, and overtime as needed. This may include nights, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent must be willing and able to perform “on-call” work, as necessary. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state/government driver’s license. Per Army Regulation 190-14/Carrying of Firearms and Use of Force for Law Enforcement and Security Duties, 190-56/The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program, and HQDA Executive Order 033-15/Installation Access, the employee must: Candidate must be a graduate or a Federal or State certified law enforcement academy or must graduate from the 9-week U.S. Army Military Police School (USAMPS), Department of Army Civilian Police Academy within 12 months of hire. Graduate from the Law Enforcement Supervisor Course. Pass entry-level and annual re-certification of Department of Army Police Physical Agility Test (PAT). Performance and pass weapons qualifications test and maintain required regulatory certifications (e.g. use of pepper spray, baton handling, smoke/percussion grenade use, less than lethal, TASER, shotgun, etc.). Maintain certification on the following law enforcement systems: NCIC-III, Incident Command System (ICS), and Army Law Enforcement Reports and Tracking (ALERTS). Obtain and maintain certification to operate the NCIC-III terminal. Be able to operate in chemical protective (CBRNE) gear for extended periods of time. Obtain and maintain certification of a RADAR (speed control) device. Pass a semi-annual written Use of Force examination. Wear a uniform and regulatory required associated gear (to include body armor). Be able to obtain and maintain an Individual Reliability Program certification. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core SPeD Certification: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within their first two years of employment. Qualifications About the Position: The person in this position serves as supervisor of the Department of the Army Civilian Police Officer and supports the oversight of the Facility Contract Security Plan, monitors the Operating Contractor to ensure they meet the security requirements, and supports the information security, Operations Security, and Emergency Management programs. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes Investigate criminal incidents on the federal installation; Prepare security operations inspection reports to identify issues; or Supervise and provide technical guidance to officers. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in any major field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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) Security & Intelligence Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives may, or may not, be authorized. Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses may, or may not, be authorized. This position may require overtime work. This position may require you to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.