Security Specialist (Protection)

• Serves as the ARNG authority and expert on all matters involving protection functional elements and integration of enabling functional requirements policy procedures program status and serves as the conduit of information between the intelligence community and local state and federal law enforcement. Serves as the focal point to coordinate de-conflict and integrate various protection staff initiatives policies and activities within the state. Serves as consultant to the Chief of Staff and unit commanders on protection. Establishes working relationships with local state and federal law enforcement agencies operating within the state on behalf of the Chief of Staff. Conducts intelligence integration and information operations to assess potential threat and creates ARNG integrated protection program. Prepares Protection plans templates and planning tools for subordinate units writes comprehensive all hazard plans directs the use of active and passive security measures and incorporates random antiterrorism measures to protect personnel armories buildings and garrison environments conducts protection resource management to prioritize and generate protective measure.
• Responsible for synchronizing daily operations and integration coordination and plans resource management requirements for the Protection Program functional elements of Antiterrorism (AT) Intelligence Support to Antiterrorism Emergency Management (EM) Insider Threat Law Enforcement (LE) Mission Assurance (MA) and Physical Security (PS) for the State ARNG. Integrates sub-functional areas and develops a holistic protection program that meets the Commands objectives ARNG NGB and Army regulatory requirements. Involves all measures related security for all ARNG installations facilities arms/munitions storage activities and personnel. Often interprets broad non-specific higher headquarters directives for ARNG applicability and implementation. When U.S. DoD National Guard Bureau Unified Commands Army directives are not specific formulates local protection procedures and policies based on unique command and operational needs.
• Receives filter focus and fuse information from military intelligence sources publicly available information sources and local state and federal law enforcement sources to develop a clear understanding of real or potential threat to all state forces. Must review classified information and determine what information constitutes law enforcement sensitive information. Responsible for the declassification of military intelligence that is deemed law enforcement sensitive and requires dissemination to local state or federal law enforcement agencies operating within the state.
• Plans conducts directs the conduct of or coordinates on site security studies projects assessments and surveys of the State in relationship to protection activities. Works with engineers to assess and sign off on all construction projects within the state to ascertain that protection construction standards are complied with. Activities assessed may encompass all security specialties. Analyzes data to identify physical and operations security compliance or non-compliance vulnerabilities trends strengths and benchmarks.
• Represents the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS)/ Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS) at meetings conferences workshops panels etc. at NGB and other deferral agency levels as the state technical authority. Serves as a member and acts as the chairperson for various boards and working groups to include intra-agency or inter-organizational committees to identify and resolve or to assign responsibilities for resolving safeguards and security issues or to perform similar work assignments the Protection charters and Threat Working Group. Determines the need for organizes and conducts meetings conferences and workshops at the JFHQ Brigade or subordinate unit level to discuss and resolve specific protection issues or problems or highlight new security policies procedures and requirements.
• May supervise AGR Title 32 Title 5 contractors and/or state employees directly and through subordinate supervisors. Interviews prospective employees. Approves personnel actions counsels and evaluates subordinate employees. Assures compliance with Federal and local personnel management policies. Hears employee grievances and complaints; takes necessary informal disciplinary actions and when warranted proposed formal actions. Implements the provisions of the equal opportunity program and employee/labor relations program and keeps employees informed on all aspects of the personnel program. Reviews positions descriptions and recommends changes when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. In compliance with Title 32 United States Code the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements. Upon selection individuals are assigned to the authorized position and its compatible military skill in accordance with Army skill classification directives statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations. The Dual Status technician must obtain and maintain all military skill requirements in regard to training education certifications experience. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Compatible Military Assignment:
ENLISTED: E7
Compatible MOS: 31B

*Other Requirements & Conditions of Employment:
- Must attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire
- Must obtain the Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire
- National Guard Membership is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Must maintain local network access IAW AR 25-2.
- Wear the uniform appropriate for the members grade and component of the armed forces maintaining standards of conduct and appearance.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license.

In order to qualify for this position your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading EDUCATION. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively efficiently and accurately; able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material; ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing using presentation and report formats; demonstrated ability to follow directions to read understand and retain a variety of instructions regulations and procedures; learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels; must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for one of the seven organizational program disciplines and its applicable Security Series career.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 1 year equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09).

Must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret security clearance.