Physical Security Specialist - Arlington, United States - US Pentagon Force Protection Agency

Description

Duties:


Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Responsible for testing and evaluation of existing and proposed security programs and systems, development of physical and electronic security programs, and monitoring of current technology trends in support of the Red Team Lead.
• Plans and coordinates testing activities to include preparing test plans and formal reports.
• Participates as a member of the Red Team Committee, a governance body comprised of PFPA leadership.
• Obtains approvals for all testing and project management activities, and follows all pertinent policies.
• Supports the Red Team Lead to maintain the PFPA Trusted Agent program to ensure that all exercises and tests are conducted in a safe manner.
• Prepares and briefs all reports and results of tests directly to the Red Team Lead and to the Executive Director, STD in the event of his/her absence.
• Uses DoD and PFPA resources, such as security and vulnerability assessments, threat reports, and current events, in cooperation with the Red Team activities and for the general of campaign and program plans.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is eligible for telework. The employee must meet all eligibility requirements prior to teleworking, including completion of required telework training, submission of all required paperwork, and obtaining appropriate approvals.
• This position may be required to work overtime, holidays, and weekends during peak workload periods
• This position is indexed as requiring the Security Fundamentals DoD Certification. The employee must obtain the required certification within two years of entering on duty in this position.
• Employees assigned to this position are designated as MISSION CRITICAL EMPLOYEES.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance

Qualifications:


For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.-
Current or Former Political Appointees:Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:

• Position title;
• Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES, or Presidential Appointee);
• Agency; and,
• Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education:


Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Additional information:

Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Appointment Authorities:
For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:

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  Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

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Military Spouse Preference (MSP)

Eligible:

Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify y