Physical Security Specialist

Army Installation Management CommandPYEONGTAEK, South Koreausajobspublished 10/27/2026
Must-have:Security

Your tasks

  • Performing as a Physical Security Specialist for an IMCOM Installation and is responsible for physical security plans, procedures and inspections as well as key control.
  • Develops installation physical security standard operating procedures.
  • Providing guidance, recommendations, and assistance to Commanders, supervisors and employees concerning security systems, physical protection devices, Visitor Control Center and personnel access controls.
  • Oversees badging operations for the installation and other tenant activities for which IMCOM will provide badges.
  • Coordinates operations of the Visitor Control Center (VCC).
  • Develops and updates Standard Operating Procedures for the VCC.
  • Defines, develops, and evaluates security measures, devices, methods, and procedures to protect Center personnel and facilities from external and internal criminal threats, sabotage, pilferage, and/or armed attack.
  • Performs periodic and unscheduled inspections of facilities, including Research and Development laboratories and evaluates compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Briefs installation security requirements to contractors concerning personnel access, clearance levels, security control systems, surveys and inspections, facility security standards concerning nature of work to be performed.
  • Reviews Corps of Engineers drawings and specifications for new construction and building alterations to determine the degree of compliance with regulatory criteria.
  • Participates in the IMCOM Command Inspection Program as the local IMCOM Physical Security Specialist.

Requirements

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions
  • Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
  • Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Priority Placement Program, DoD
  • Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD
  • MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD
  • Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
  • Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:

  • Applying physical security policies and regulations.
  • Defining, developing, and evaluating security procedures to protect Center personnel and facilities.
  • AND Reviewing drawings and specifications for new construction and building alterations to determine the degree of compliance with regulatory criteria.

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.

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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Personnel Security and Safety
  • Physical Security
  • Vulnerabilities Assessment

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

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/

Other

About the Position: This position is located at USAG-Humphreys, in the Pyongtaek metropolitan areas in the Republic of Korea. USAG-Humphreys is an hour and a half drive south of Seoul. Please review the U.S. Embassy website https://kr.usembassy.gov/services-controlled-substance/ for South Korea prescription/drug regulations. NOTICE: Please read ROK entry requirements in "How to Apply" section.

If you are currently stationed in the overseas area, all of your overseas time will be credited toward your current overseas tour end date. Your overseas time served will not reset upon accepting this assignment. If you have returned from OCONUS within the past 2 years or less, your time previously served in the OCONUS area will be credited to your 5 year overseas rotation upon accepting this assignment. 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.