Security Specialist - Missoula, MT, United States - Department of Defense

Description

Duties

• Serves as primary Security Specialist for the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Operations Group Command's Physical Security (PHYSEC) program, providing technical and administrative PHYSEC support.
• Identifies and/or resolves difficult and complex PHYSEC-related security problems; negotiates and/or gains concurrence on non-routine and controversial PHYSEC-related security issues.
• Recommends a variety of PHYSEC equipment including intrusion detection systems (IDS), access control systems, duress systems, closed circuit television (CCTV), fencing, lighting and barriers to effectively protect personnel, facilities and assets.
• Monitors key control system, mobility badge system and command badge system to ensure adequacy and regulatory compliance.
• Supports the Industrial Security Program, developing and reviewing the Performance Work Statements (PWS) to ensure they are aligned with the DD 254 for that contact.
• Supports the Information Security (INFOSEC) program for JRTC Operations Group and subordinate elements

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance based on a T5 investigation/Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• May require Temporary Duty (TDY) travel up to 10% of the time.
• During crisis or from tasking, may be required to work overtime or irregular shifts.
• May be able to obtain and maintain a valid stateside driver's license and U.S

Government Vehicle driver's license.

• This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program

*For more information please see 'Additional Information' section of the Job Opportunity Announcement.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required

Qualifications 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 Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• 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 Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction , Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement

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
To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job

Specialized experience:
Implementing policies and procedures, interpreting and adapting guidelines, analyzing and resolving security problems in related to the physical security for safeguarding personnel, government property, information and related assets in accordance with accepted practices to prevent unauthorized disclosure and security violations and deficiencies
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GG/GS-11)
Specialized experience is progressively responsible intelligence-related security work directly related to the position being filled
Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector or in another government agency as long as it was at a level at least equivalent to the next lower band in the series
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Physical Security
• Security Program Management
• Technical CompetenceEducation 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
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.

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program

This is the Department of Defense (DoD) Security Certification Program directed by DoD Instruction
It is approved by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs for use in the Army via the following memorandum: Memorandum, Assistant Secretary of Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, dated 8 September 2015, subject: Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program
The SPeD certification is DoD's initiative to professionalize the security workforce by establishing a common set of competencies for security practitioners that promotes interoperability, facilitates professional development and training, and develops a workforce of certified security professionals

This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core SPeD Certification: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within first two years of employment.

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• This is a Security & Intelligence Career Field position.
• 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.

Recruitment/ Recruitment Incentive:
Not authorized.

• This is a situational/Ad Hoc telework eligible position and it will be determined by the agency, depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement
If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position
Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

• Benefits Help 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
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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.

• Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee
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