Security Specialist
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 121785 - 158322
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The Office of Security Operations provides physical security personnel security communications security and emergency preparedness for all Division employees contractors and facilities this includes management of the PIV card program.
The duties and responsibilities for a GSSecurity Specialist generally include but are not limited to the following:
- Initiating employees and contractors in the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) Electronic Application system for processing and submitting standard investigative forms for security suitability fitness and credentialing purposes.
- Responding to coordinating and following up on inquiries and questions from Division personnel and Department security specialists regarding security-related requests or Division procedural guidelines associated with securing employee background suitability.
- Exercising responsibility for the Contractor Security program which involves the full security processing of all contractors hired within the Division. This consists of processing fingerprint cards FBI fingerprint and NCIC/III (criminal history) checks credit checks and counseling contractors on debt issues as applicable.
- Investigating and assessing a variety of unusual physical security problems questions or conditions not directly covered by precedents.
- Assisting in evaluating and developing classification management policies and implementing procedures for originators recipients and custodians of National Security Information (NSI) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- Recommending Division-level solutions and delivering guidance in response to complicated complex or non-standard problems that potentially impact all employees groups of employees or individual employees or the Personnel Security program
Conditions of employment
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a suitability review.
- You must be a current permanent Department of Justice employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
- You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
- You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Security Specialist at GSyou must meet the qualification requirements listed below.
If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level as listed in the qualifications below. Time-in-Grade applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Additionally please ensure to submit an applicable SF-50 (please refer to the required documents section for additional information).
To qualify for the GS-13 Security Specialist position you must demonstrate that you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service performing such duties as: reviewing suitability policy; providing input on security determinations; initiating investigations and reviewing submitted investigation forms for completeness and/or discrepancies; investigating and assessing a variety of physical security problems and providing recommendations to resolve issues; tracking inventory of SCIF equipment; and conducting preliminary site surveys.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements including time-in-grade by 02/09/2026 of this announcement.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin. The bullets below outline the various groups of applicants that fall under the term status candidates. This vacancy is open to applicants from any of the groups listed below: When you apply youll have the chance to claim an eligibility pathway be sure you fully read each statement and any links provided to make sure you know which eligibility you qualify for. See a full list and learn more at USAJOBS see: What does Status Candidate mean or Which Jobs am I Eligible to Apply for
General Employment Information:
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): This program applies to DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs:
The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to Victoria Jones at
Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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 Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Low Voltage
- Network Management
- IDS
- Computer Networking
- Field Service
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Security
- Security System Experience
- Information Security
- Troubleshooting
