Physical Security Specialist
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The position serves as a Physical Security Specialist located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Justice Management Division (JMD) Security and Emergency Planning Staff (SEPS) Office of Information Safeguards and Security Oversight (OISSO). OISSO serves as the primary point of contact and principal adviser to the DOJ on all matters concerning the management of information as a critical DOJ resource.
The duties and responsibilities for a Physical Security Specialist GSgenerally include but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for planning implementation oversight and assessment of secure facilities used for storage processing and discussion of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- Ensures facilities comply with Intelligence Community security standards governing Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF).
- Designs reviews construction security oversight accreditation documentation inspection programs and implementation of physical security controls protecting national security information.
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You must successfully pass a security/background investigation.
- 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.
- A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
- This position requires the incumbent to be able to hold a security clearance at the TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
To qualify for the position of Physical Security Specialist at GSyou must meet the qualification requirements listed below.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent band in the Federal service which includes: Reviewing design construction and/or accreditation of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility; Implements strict entry/exit protocols to individuals with proper clearances; and Utilizing physical security systems to include Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) access control systems CCTV and video surveillance or a security alarm monitoring system.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements including time-in-grade by 10/08/2026 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.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
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.
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. More information can be found here: Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: Service: If you were born male on or after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: .
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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
