SECURITY SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is: To manage Security Forces criminal indexing program and serve as a principal advisor to the Security Forces Commander on criminal indexing activities.

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, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of standardized security methods, rules, regulations, and principles to provide support to security specialists in security administration; and perform nonstandard security assignments and resolve recurring problems.

Knowledge of security procedures pertaining to handling and disposing of classified material, such as classification markings, accountability and control, declassification, and destruction procedures.

Knowledge of security forces reporting functions sufficient to maintain an accurate database of incident reports, accidents, and traffic tickets.

Knowledge of 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.

OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience 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 your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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 of the laws, regulations, and issues related to criminal indexing, investigation, criminal booking process and collection, and the preservation of evidence. 2\.

Skill in working with computers and automated systems as well as an aptitude for computer networking. 3\.

Skill in applying tact and diplomacy during difficult circumstances to advise and inform organizational leadership or high-level offices on complicated, sensitive, and occasionally controversial issues.

4\. Strong skills in strict, meticulous accountability for data and items and able to withstand legal scrutiny. 5\.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing, to instruct on procedures and lead teams, prepare reports, respond to inquiries, negotiate procedures, and make presentations to management officials.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and multiple stakeholders in order to inspire, motivate, and guide others toward goal accomplishment.

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:

Duty 1: Manages the Reports and Analysis Program. Interprets, analyzes and complies with DoD and Air Force security policies, instructions, supplements and procedures.

Duty 2: Implements and administers the Criminal Indexing Program for the unit. Duty 3: Maintains controlled items.

Maintains control logs, files, accountability for tickets, and accident/incident reports that may be classified. Duty 4: Liaisons with installation entities in support of law enforcement mission.

Duty 5: Provides assistance for technical investigative support tasks. Serves as a subject matter expert on Livescan Management System (LSMS).