Security Specialist

Full Job Description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, uphold civil, constitutional and victims' rights, and foster partnerships with other federal, state and local government agencies and community groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (2) of the (3) duties listed below: Utilizing security principles, concepts, methodologies, or practices to identify and resolve well defined security questions or conditions; Providing selected security services that protect property, personnel, facilities, sensitive and classified information, communications and/or computer equipment; Assisting in the development of security education and awareness programs.

OR Successful completion of one of the following types of education in a related field: a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B.

or J.D.); OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.

My education was obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

(You must submit transcripts.) OR A combination of specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least one year of graduate education as described in B, which when combined equals 100% of the requirements.

To calculate your percentage of education, first determine the total number of hours that exceed 18 semester hours (or your school's definition of one year of graduate study) then divide the total number of your excess graduate semester hours by 18 (or your school's definition of one year of graduate study).

To calculate your percentage of qualifying experience, divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by 12. Now, add the two percentages together.

The sum of the percentages must equal at least 100%. (Only graduate education in excess of the first full year may be used in this calculation).

(You must submit transcripts.) To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (2) of the (3) duties listed below: Utilizing wide range of security concepts, principles and practices to review, analyze and/or resolve difficult and complex security problems; Planning and/or overseeing the installation and maintenance of all physical security systems, equipment, or building modifications necessary to ensure adequate security is maintained; Interpreting security guidelines to draft implementing instructions, that provide guidance to management officials and other specialists with security-related responsibilities.

OR Successful completion of one of the following types of education in a related field: a Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M degree.

Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position.

(You must submit your college transcripts.) OR A combination of the above described graduate education and specialized experience.

Only graduate level education in excess of the first two years can be used in this calculation.

To calculate your percentage of graduate education, first determine the total number of graduate level hours that exceed 36 semester hours (or your school's definition of two years of graduate study), then divide the total number of your excess graduate semester hours by 18 (or your school's definition of one year of graduate study).

To calculate your percentage of specialized experience, divide the total number of months of qualifying experience by 12. Now, add the two percentages together.

The sum of the percentages must equal at least 100%. (You must submit your college transcripts.) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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).

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.

If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-07 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.

You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade.

No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases). Major Duties:

This Security Specialist provides selected security services to promote the effective protection of property, personnel, facilities, sensitive and classified information, communications and computer equipment and other resources against criminal, terrorist and hostile activities.

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Security Specialist support in the U.S.

Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida, located in Miami, Florida, focusing in the areas of security services, security education, and security awareness programs.

Typical work assignments will include: Serving as the District's Security Specialist with responsibility for participating in planning, directing and administering a comprehensive district-wide security program.

Assisting in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans, policies, procedures and methods for safeguarding personnel, property, information, operations, material, and automated information and telecommunications systems under normal and emergency conditions.

Conducting physical security site surveys, threat analyses, and vulnerability assessments based on well-defined objectives using fully established methods and procedures.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.