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Security Officer

Department of Energy - Agency Wide

Department of Energy

Fresh

Salary

$147,945 - $192,331

per year

Closes

March 26, 2026More DOE jobs →

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a high-level security leader at a Department of Energy site in Idaho, where you'll oversee all aspects of security like protecting people, information, and facilities at a major nuclear lab.

You'll manage a team of experts, ensure programs run smoothly and cost-effectively, and advise top executives on security strategies and emergency plans.

It's a great fit for someone with years of senior experience in government or large organizations handling complex security and policy work.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in federal service
  • Expertise in strategy, policy, planning, and technology for physical, personnel, and information security programs
  • Experience developing and implementing regulatory guidance for emergency management
  • Proven ability to provide consultation to executives on policy development, procedures, and program improvements
  • Skills in managing teams of security specialists and handling personnel policy matters
  • Demonstrated capability in overseeing program evaluations, performance standards, and cost-effectiveness
  • Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by closing date

Full Job Description

The mission of the Idaho Operations Office (ID) is to develop and deliver cost-effective solutions to both fundamental and advanced challenges in nuclear energy and other energy resources, national security, and environmental management.

ID oversees operations conducted at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) site for the Department.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 OF THE 3 of the following: Providing technical expertise and guidance in strategy, policy, planning and related technology for all security programs (i.e physical security, information security).

Developing and Implementing regulatory and procedural guidance concerning emergency management program requirements.

Providing expert consultation to DOE executives, senior management on policy development, procedure interpretation, implementation, and improvement of program planning and management.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience.

Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.

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. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages.

If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.

Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As a Security Officer, you will: Serve as the Site Chief Security Officer (CSO) and is personally accountable for any adverse security event in which it is determined, by the Secretary.

Direct and oversees the Idaho Operations Office's Security Division, ensuring the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the Security Program.

Manage a team of security specialists, including physical, personnel, and information security experts, overseeing their work and addressing personnel policy matters.

Provide guidance for Security Program work, to ensure effective resource use, monitoring program costs and schedules, and coordinating efforts with entities.

Establish and oversee Security Program evaluations, performance standards, and cost-effectiveness measures.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/20/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26 NE-ID 12906855-IMP