SECURITY SPECIALIST

Job Posting

Summary : The primary purpose of this position is to implement strategic planning for base force protection programs.

Responsibilities :

Duty 1 : Serves as the Security Forces Plans Manager.

Duty 2 : Responsible for all matters involving the installation / wing priority resource and restricted area sensors, security systems, and physical security aids, to include intrusion detection equipment, closed circuit television systems, and restricted area fencing and lighting.

Duty 3 : Acts as the focal point for the unit anti-terrorism / force protection (AT / FP) program and serves as the alternate and assistant to the wing Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO). Works with the wing ATO to review base and squadron directives, ensuring they incorporate AT / FP policies.

Duty 4 : Primary administrator for the Vulnerability Assessment Management Program (VAMP).

Requirements :

Conditions of Employment :

Qualifications :

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of a wide range of security principles, practices, and requirements and their relationships to include anti- terrorism, integrated base defense, information security, industrial security, technical security, tactical deception, physical security, force protection, and OPSEC to work with difficult and complex physical security issues for the wing. Applying In-depth knowledge of the physical security program to plan and recommend the installation of multilayered security systems. Applying Knowledge of state-of-the-art security equipment to plan and implement protective methods and security procedures. Applying knowledge of Vulnerability Assesment Management Program (VAMP) procedures, base and squadron directives, and security programs and methods to administer the Threat Working Group, and Force Protection Board and brief on the status of the VAMP.

OR EDUCATION : Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE : You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE : You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions : Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE : Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) : Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and / or competencies in the following areas : Knowledge of Presidential Decision Directives, Executive Orders, United States Codes, DoD, HQ USAF, and MAJCOM security policies relating to protection of Air Force resources. Knowledge of a wide range of security systems, concepts, principles and practices, including force protection, integrated base defense, anti-terrorism, physical security, tactical deception, OPSEC, and special access efforts. Knowledge of AT / FP programs and governing policies, directives, instructions, and procedures. Knowledge of security systems, practices, principles, and procedures utilized in other DoD agencies, as well as private industry, to ensure up-to-date security applications. Knowledge of the VAMP database and how it relates to the vulnerabilities of an installation. Ability to competently represent the unit, brief senior leadership on security issues, make recommendations, and offer advice and make decisions affecting the wing.

Part-Time or Unpaid Experience : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Volunteer Work Experience : Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education : If using education to qualify : If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

Foreign Education : Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.