PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Security Specialist

You will assess the threat levels at facilities throughout the Command's Regions to implement immediate security countermeasures.

You will conduct vulnerability assessments to confirm sufficient protection (i.e. property, information, material) for the organization.

You will conduct physical security and crime prevention surveys as directed by managers and senior staff.

You will create and conduct personnel security training for all department personnel.

You will serve as the Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) with responsibility for development, implementation, management, execution, and oversight of all elements of the AT program for Naval Base Point Loma.

You will manage programs pertaining to Antiterrorism/Force Protection and Physical Security.

You will conduct and analyze vulnerability, criticality and risk assessments to identify security risks.

You will analyze and identify security educational needs of the workforce and weaknesses in the security program to provide solutions.

You will conduct physical security and crime prevention surveys as directed by managers and senior staff.

You will create and conduct personnel security training for all department personnel.

You will create and conduct briefings for the Senior Leaders and the Antiterrorism Executive Committee.

Must be a US Citizen.

Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.

New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.

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.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Subject to 24-hour recall and is required to respond per command policy.

This position requires the incumbent to complete and obtain the following certifications: SPeD Physical Security Certification within one-year, Anti-Terrorism Basic and Advance Course

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Preparing threat assessments for personnel and assets which have anti-terrorism responsibilities.

Updating plans, manuals, and instructions to provide recommendations regarding changes to security specifications.

Conducting inspections of mission essential vulnerable assets, arms, ammunition, and explosive storage facilities and critical infrastructure.

Conducting classroom, formal, and informal training on crime prevention and physical security awareness programs.

Serving as a Loss Prevention Technical Specialist/ Security Advisor for the installation during meetings.

For the GS-11 education may be substituted for Specialized Experience as follows:

Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D.orequivalent degree.

Obtained an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.

A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. PCS is not authorized.