Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist- Suitability Chief
Veterans Health Administration
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Posted: April 13, 2026 (47 days ago)
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Security Specialist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of Health and Human Services
Location
Fort Collins, Colorado
Salary
$68,819 - $89,470
per year
Type
Closes
April 20, 2026More CDC jobs →
GS-9 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves monitoring security systems, handling emergency calls, and managing access for visitors and staff at a CDC facility to keep everyone safe and protect property.
You'll be the main point of contact for security issues and emergencies, using tools like cameras and access controls.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in security operations who stays calm under pressure and enjoys supporting public health efforts.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent, including monitoring CCTV, operating PACS, records administration, and implementing information security protocols
- Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in a related field, or 2 years of progressively higher graduate education, or a combination of experience and education meeting 100% of requirements
- Ability to operate Electronic Security Systems (ESS), including surveillance equipment, intrusion detection, and emergency notification systems
- Experience answering emergency lines 24/7 and coordinating responses using Incident Command Systems (ICS) and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)
- Proficiency in managing physical security mailboxes, responding to access requests, and processing visitors via designated systems
- Familiarity with video surveillance systems (VSS) and physical access control for crime prevention and safety
- All qualifications must be met by the job announcement closing date
Full Job Description
As a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives.
In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond.
Join our team to use your talent, training, & passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization.
Visit www.cdc.gov All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, which must include the following experience supporting Security Operations by monitoring closed circuit television (CCTV), operating physical access and key control systems (PACS), conducting records administration duties, and implementing information security protocols.
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.
OR Combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Major Duties:
As a Security Specialist, you will: Perform all functions necessary to operate multiple Electronic Security Systems (ESS) including emergency monitoring and surveillance equipment, Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), Emergency Notification systems, Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) for the purposes of preventing and discouraging crime, protecting property, and ensuring safety.
Answer the emergency telephone lines and contact other appropriate personnel 24/7. Serve as the key hub for all security and internal emergency actions and incidents.
Manage the physical security mailbox, other mailboxes, and respond to security related questions and request for access.
Coordinate emergency response including notifications and is familiar with Incident Command Systems (ICS) and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS).
Utilize designated Visitor Management Systems and other designated visitor processing systems to support visitor processing.
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