SECURITY ASSISTANT

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The primary purpose of this position is: To coordinate, implement, provide, and perform moderate/difficult duties and responsible security clerical/administration work, process various security related documentation and assist in the enforcement of federal laws and assimilated local laws for application and enforcement at a large multi-mission installation.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions for the Security Clerical and Assistance Series, 0086.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-4, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes security principles, regulatory provisions, rules, regulations, directives, DoD suitability criteria, procedures and operations to perform such duties as managing the base Visitor Control Center to support controlling, issuing and accounting for restricted area badges and process a wide variety of standard ID cards, contractor access badges or other forms of base access authorization; general clerical office procedures.

Note: Your resume must show supporting detail in describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

OR EDUCATION: Applicants must have successfully completed four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience above may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge/Ability to exercise sound judgment in application of security directives and principles. Ability to plan and organize work, follow instructions, and accomplish multiple ongoing projects. 2.

Knowledge of personnel security, investigation processes and applicable AF regulations, directives, instructions regarding security and force protection measures. 3.

Knowledge and ability to operate Criminal Justice Information Systems, to include National Crime Information Center and Florida Crime Information Center.

Operate one or more automated databases associated with a specific security function to support office and security operations and produce a variety of documents and reports. 4.

Knowledge of Foreign Visit System (FVS) and Physical Access Control System (PACS), vetting standards for visitors requesting installation access. 5.

Knowledge of Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 6 (HSPD-6), criminal codes/statutes and immigration laws used in screening personnel and Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 12 (HSPD-12), policy for common identification standard for federal employees and contractors.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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

1. Monitors and maintains the Civilian Contractor Background Investigation Program.

Works independently in the Visitor Reception Facility, controlling installation access, operating and performing research queries on the National Crime Information Center/Florida Crime Information Center (NCIC/FCIC) workstation terminal(s) in accordance with (IAW) federal and state laws.

2. Operates security/law enforcement technologies to issue base entry documents and screen visitors.

Integrates available plans, programs, and applications while ensuring proper security screening of personnel requiring access to the installation. 3.

Provides operational and investigative support for Security Forces, OSI, JA, and other base agencies. Assists all base agencies with real-time screening and vetting for visitors/contractors. 4.

Prepares forms, memorandums, and supplements to implement DOD and AF, and other federal directives in support of the Integrated Defense Antiterrorism Plan.