Security Specialist

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).
OR
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