Physical Security Specialist (TSCM)

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Threat Management Operations Directorate (TMO), Center for International Safety and Security (CISS). The primary purpose of this position is to participate with intelligence and law enforcement personnel in planning and conducting investigations and technical security assignments with particular emphasis on counterterrorism. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Physical Security Specialist (TSCM), GS-0080-9/11, your typical work assignments may include: Providing assistance in protecting against technical surveillance threats by conducting surveys and evaluations when necessary. Will work under close supervision and direct guidance, participates in routine counterintelligence and security investigations and helps coordinate entry level technical investigative resources. Providing assistance with technical security and executive support during operations. Receiving training and tailored instruction to participate in site surveys to identify suitable areas for electronic surveillance. In a developmental capacity and with step by-step assistance, helps prepare basic plans and assists senior specialists in installing, repairing, adjusting, or retrieving covert technical equipment (such as audio/video transmitters and recorders). Undergoing development in the setup, installation, and operation of basic electronic surveillance systems for tracking activities. Assists senior investigators in configuring and testing body-worn transmitters and tracking devices, and helps conduct routine telecommunications surveys to understand surveillance and signal propagation. Participating as a team member in physical security surveys of field offices and designated facilities to assess vaults and safes. Learns to identify basic vulnerabilities in physical security and assist in drafting routine survey reports. Under guidance, assists in checking construction in progress against established agency security guidelines. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Qualifications

There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this position. You qualify at the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal government. For this position specialized experience is defined as possessing the ability to illustrate basic knowledge of mechanical or computerized security systems; knowledge of security programs; knowledge or participation with intelligence or law enforcement personnel in the planning or conducting of investigations; knowledge and understanding the use of technical equipment in criminal investigations; OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position (e.g. Electrical, Network, or Telecommunications Engineering, or Cybersecurity); OR A combination of successfully completed graduate level education beyond the first year and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. NOTE: Transcripts are required at the time of application if using Education in lieu of Specialized Experience. Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify for the GS-09 level. You qualify at the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrates the ability to assist in the implementation, administration, or evaluation of physical security programs, policies, and procedures; participate in physical security surveys, inspections, or assessments to identify security vulnerabilities, hazards, or risks; work with or assist in the maintenance/operation of physical security systems (e.g.audio and/or video transmitters, transducers, recorders, Global Positioning Satellite - GPS - trackers, recording equipment, etc.) and supporting technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) activities; compile data, analyze security issues of limited complexity, and preparing reports or recommendations for corrective action; OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position (e.g. Electrical, Network, or Telecommunications Engineering, or Cybersecurity); OR A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. NOTE: Transcripts are required at the time of application if using Education in lieu of Specialized Experience. Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job. The SF 50 must include your pay band, series, grade, and step). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools acc