Physical Security Specialist - Public Notice (Direct Hire) AMENDED

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07: To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience for this position includes experience that demonstrates basic knowledge of security program concepts, practices, policies, and procedures relating to Physical Security.

Experience in the area of Physical Security including assisting with security reviews, assisting with basic risk assessments to verify and ensure minimum security standards are implemented and identified, assisting with the administration of less complex physical security programs (i.e., lock, key, combinations, separating employee clearance), and assisting with basic office/clerical administration of security equipment contracts and associated budgets.

OR EDUCATION: You may qualify based on education as follows: One (1) full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) at an accredited college or university in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.

OR

Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

OR

You may qualify with anequivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience for this position includes experience that demonstrates basic knowledge of security program concepts, practices, policies, and procedures relating to Physical Security.

Experience in the area of Physical Security including assisting with security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the security program, assisting a team in performing basic risk assessments, and administering less complex physical security programs (i.e., lock, key, combinations, separating employees' clearance).

Experience performing basic office/clerical administration regarding security equipment contracts and associated budgets.

OR EDUCATION: You may qualify based on education as follows: A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.

OR

Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.

OR

LL.B. or J.D., if in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management fields.

OR

You may qualify with an equivalent combination of graduate education and experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: To qualify for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience for this position includes experience that demonstrates knowledge of security program concepts, practices, policies, and procedures relating to Physical Security.

Experience in the area of Physical Security including experience conducting compliance security reviews in order to evaluate the effectiveness of a security program; performing risk assessments and assisting with large site assessments; providing technical assistance to managers and employees to ensure security measures are met and to resolve security issues.

Experience drafting written reports of findings from risk assessments, compliance security reviews, and site surveys and providing limited advice and guidance on budgetary requirements for security equipment and systems.

OR EDUCATION: You may qualify based on education as follows: A Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management fields.

OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management.

OR LL.M., if in a related field of study such as: national security studies, information technology, criminal justice, or management fields.

OR

You may qualify with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

For more information on qualifications please refer to .

• AMENDED TO CHANGE CLOSING DATE TO 11/29/2024.
• A 1-year probationary period is required.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
• In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
• Relocation expenses - No

Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of (3) location choices. Please consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.

If the position(s) are no longer needed prior to the closing date, this announcement may be closed early. This is an open continuous announcement which will be used to fill vacancies in the locations listed as they become available for the next 9 months contingent upon funding and space requirements. Applicants must apply and/or update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of the following cutoff dates to be considered: Cutoff date(s): 03/20/2024, 06/07/2024, 09/07/2024, and 11/29/2024.

This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 9-month period if needed, not later than 10 days prior to the additional cut-off date(s). Selections from this announcement may be made up to one year after the opening date.

This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 11/29/2024 . This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they come available.

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