Physical Security Specialist

Summary

The selectee of this position serves as a Physical Security Specialist responsible for advising and consulting with the Federal judges, U.S. Attorneys, Clerks of Court, U.S. Marshals, etc., on judicial security matters. The incumbent also serves as an Equipment and Installation Standards Specialist.

This position is located in the Judicial Security Division / Arlington, Virginia. .

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Duties

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As a Physical Security Specialist at the GS-0080-13 grade level, some of your typical work assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing expert technical oversight for the installation, configuration, integration, and testing of electronic security systems, including alarm, access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection, ensuring compliance with security policies, specifications, and operational standards;
• Conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments of physical security measures across multiple facilities and territories, identifying system deficiencies and recommending enhancements to mitigate risks in accordance with federal security standards;
• Leading and managing security-related projects, including system upgrades, replacements, and new installations, utilizing PMI-approved project management methodologies to develop scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans, and ensuring project deliverables are on time, within budget limitations and meet both security and operational requirements;
• Overseeing contractor performance, reviewing proposals, administering modifications, and ensuring contractual compliance;
• Performing regional site inspections, security assessments, and technical consultations with facility security personnel, judicial officials, and law enforcement partners to enhance physical security measures and provide technical support and training;
• Contributing to the development, review, and implementation of security policies, procedures, and technical documentation, including system operation manuals and training materials for security staff and end-users; and
• Investigating security incidents, alarms, and system failures, providing incident analysis, recommending corrective actions, and documenting reports for security investigations and audits.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• This is a Testing Designated Positions (TDP) and is subject to random drug testing.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period.
• Status Candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit Promotion and Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Status applicants must provide an SF50 Notice of Personnel Action that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF50 must include the position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, type of service (Competitive or Excepted) and career status (career or career-conditional). No award SF50 will be accepted as proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility.

• One year at the GS-12 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 grade level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the education and/or experience required for the grade level(s) to which you apply.

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must meet the following:

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties:

1. Tracking physical security construction and installation projects;
2. Participating in testing of security equipment and performing security inspections of facilities and documenting findings;
3. Assisting with the physical security equipment selection process;
4. Training personnel on the operation of security equipment; and
5. Formulating, developing, and recommending policies, procedures, and guidelines for facility security systems.

When citing your education and/or experience, be clear and specific. We cannot make assumptions about your education and/or experience. If your transcripts and/or resume do not support your application questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests : If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you receive the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and have a final assessment score of 85 or better. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. For additional information about ICTAP eligibility click here.

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the agency with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and have a final assessment score of 85 or better. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. For additional information about CTAP eligibility click here.

Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Relocation incentive may be authorized.

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.

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