Physical Security Specialist

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria VA campus is required for this role as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year.

This position is perfect for you if:

• You thrive at conducting recurring surveys of USPTO offices and facilities to determine the need for additional or upgraded electronic security services and makes appropriate recommendations. Performs lifecycle management of electronic security equipment.
• You are committed to recommending and implementing countermeasures to protect USPTO personnel and property and at times employs surveillance equipment in support of these investigations.
• You take pride in providing support to ensure that all Officers abide by the terms of the contract concerning electronic systems and conducts onsite inspections to ensure compliance in coordination with the COTR/Program Manager.
• You understand the importance of performing fingerprint checks on all applicants of the USPTO through USAccess. Updates the results of the fingerprints and upon favorable adjudication issues the required HSPD-12 credential.
• You enjoy serving a vital role in the HSPD-12 process as a role holder processing HSPD-12 cards. The Registrar is the individual responsible for enrollment which includes identity proofing the applicant and collecting biographic information a facial image and fingerprints.

• Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable ().
• If selected you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• If selected you must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Security Administration Series 0080.

Specialized Experienceis experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service: For this position the next lower grade level is a GS- 07.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Experience conducting administrative investigations and/or inquiries;
• Experience in reviewing law enforcement and security guard procedures and functions to ensure that required personnel are available and material controls are being properly enforced;
• Experience responding to emergencies and incidents in agency facilities; and
• Experience performing fingerprint checks and adjudicating results.