Physical Security Specialist

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About the Position: The incumbent serves as the Physical Security Specialist for Eighth Army (8A) responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the Command's physical security program ensuring compliance with the Commands' physical security policy and procedures. Please review the U.S. Embassy website https://kr.usembassy.gov/services-controlled-substance/ for South Korea prescription/drug regulations.

• Directs the Command's Physical Security Program to ensure the organizations operates in compliance with security regulations and directives.
• Publishes updated physical security program guidance and orders based on emergent regulations, policy, or guidance from higher headquarters.
• Reviews physical security regulations and directives to resolve complex security problems for a large military installation.
• Plans the Physical Security training program for the headquarters and subordinate organizations Physical Security Officers and Security Managers.
• Verifies investigation and security clearance status via the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to determine personnel’s eligibility for access to sensitive or classified information.
• Controls and validates requirements for courier authorization and issues courier authorization as required.
• Performs duties as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for CCTV Installation and maintenance related contracts.
• Performs a variety of duties related to the information security program to prevent the compromise or loss of classified information or material.
• Evaluate major security projects, contract proposals for technical specifications by conducting risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Recommend the installation of multi-layered security systems which may involve personnel access controls and physical protection devices.
• Supports law enforcement operations by providing essential physical security functions across the installations.
• Manages DBIDS and AIE systems, as well as overseeing pass and ID operations to ensure controlled access and accountability.

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. 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 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 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes the following: 1) Directing the Command's Physical Security Program to ensure compliance with security regulations; AND/OR 2) Verifies investigation and security clearance status via the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to determine personnel's eligibility for access to sensitive or classified information; AND/OR 3) Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments to evaluate major security projects, and contract proposals for technical specifications; AND/OR 4) Managing the Physical Security Training Program for subordinate organizations Physical Security Officers and Security Managers. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Physical Security Information Assurance Administration and Management Project Management.

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-11).

Special Note for Military Members MILITARY RETIREES: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement [** unless the following conditions have been met: the Secretary concerned authorizes the appointment; or the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 5305; or a state of national emergency exists]. MILITARY SEPARATED (NON-RETIREE): Military members may be appointed while on terminal leave, before the effective date of their military separation. Applications will only be accepted from members of the Armed Forces that indicate they are immediately appointable within 120 days. 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.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.