Security Specialist (Force Protection)

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in the Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent will serve as a Security Specialist (Force Protection) GS-0080-11 for the Directorate of Installation Services, Emergency Management Division, Security Operations Branch. Learn more about this agency Duties Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive Force Protection, Antiterrorism, and Emergency Management programs to ensure the safety and security of all personnel, facilities, and assets. Act as the authoritative source on Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-TUAS), developing and refining plans and procedures to defend against emerging aerial threats. Conduct continuous risk and vulnerability assessments of the installation, identify threats, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership to mitigate Force Protection risks. Serve as the subject matter expert for the command’s Insider Threat program, conducting analysis and developing reports to detect and deter internal threats. Serve as the installation's point of contact (POC) for external evaluations, and provide briefings to VIPs and senior leaders regarding Force Protection, contingency, and emergency response. Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core SPeD Certification: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within their first two years of employment. Must be able to wear a protective mask and helmet, body armor, Level A/B CHEMBIO protection, gloves, and other personnel protection equipment. This is a Mission Essential position. Incumbent is subject to 24-hour recall for security program and emergency response duties. This includes potential weekend/night tours of duty and remaining on post during emergencies until relieved. Must be trained and physically capable of responding as a team member on the installation Hazardous Materials Team during crisis management operations Incumbent is required to have a physical examination and possess physical abilities in agility, dexterity and strength. Simulated training activities have same physical requirements. Normal ranges of hearing and sight are therefore required. Subject to random urinalysis testing IAW approved DA guidelines. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance. Official Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 25% of the time may be required. Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator’s license. One year probationary period may be required. Qualifications 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: (1) Developing, coordinating, and/or maintaining security programs and contingency plans in areas such as Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, or Emergency Management; (2) Conducting security-related risk, vulnerability, or criticality assessments and providing actionable recommendations; (3) Planning, preparing, or executing budget requirements for security or emergency management programs; AND (4) Analyzing threats and providing guidance or training to personnel on security topics (such as Insider Threat, Foreign Travel, or Anti-Terrorism). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: 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 do the work of the position, such as: Criminal Justice or Security Management. 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 second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) 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. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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 Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. The Department of the Army is committed to the highest ethical standards and, as an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. Expand Hide  additional information 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. 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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