Physical Security Specialist

Full Job Description

About the Position: Serve as the Physical Security Specialist within the Electronic Security Branch of the Mechanical Electrical Division, Engineering Directorate, at the Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, AL.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) recommending methods to apply Electronic Security Systems (ESS) in compliance with regulatory guidance to enhance overall physical security; 2) conducting security training sessions and briefings; 3) developing and/or implementing national-level standards, guidelines, and policies for ESS within major security programs; and 4) advising commands on the development and evaluation of long-range studies and requirements for physical security equipment.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Major Duties:

• Provide expert guidance on electronic security systems (ESS) and physical security to Army divisions, installations, and other federal agencies.
• Conduct site evaluations and audits, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend corrective actions to meet security standards and policies.
• Evaluate new or upgraded security system designs, approve testing procedures, and monitor installations to ensure systems meet technical and operational requirements.
• Deliver training and briefings on security systems, policies, and procedures, both locally and through mobile teams, including international locations.
• Track security deficiencies, coordinate contractor submissions, develop operational guidance, and participate in special studies and technical forums to enhance security programs.
• Advise Army and federal organizations on electronic and physical security systems, resolving complex technical and operational challenges.