SECURITY SPECIALIST (PROTECTION)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SECURITY SPECIALIST (PROTECTION), Position Description Number D2500P01 and is part of the MD JFHQ G3, National Guard.

Military Grades: OFFICER O-1 TO O-2 AND BELOW ENLISTED E5-E7 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience in the Law Enforcement or Force Protection at the GS-07 level (or at a level comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 level if Military or outside the Federal service) Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying.

Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.

The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Major Duties:

1. Serves as the Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Planning Support Specialist on all aspects of ATFP.

Plans the development, implementation and operation of the ATFP program in support of policies, regulations and programs.

Develops the overall ATFP plan for Army National Guard facilities within the State. Provides direction, guidance, advice and assistance to all subordinate elements on the ATFP program.

Provides crisis management planning and execution assistance in the event of a terrorist attack or other emergency situations. Assures the adequacy of policies, plans, directives, (25%) 2.

Serves as State security monitor; encompassing Physical Security (PHYSEC), Antiterrorism (AT), Operations Security (OPSEC), ISOPREP, Visitor Control and other Security and Crime Prevention programs to ensure command compliance with all applicable Security Regulations.

Manages the Contract Security Guard contract and serves as the point of contact for all Visitor Control issues.

Assists in mandatory training and briefings for OCONUS travel to low, medium, and high threat countries.

Maintains appropriate records to document training for individuals attending ATFP training or briefings. (25%) 3.

Plans, conducts, directs the conduct of, or coordinates on security site studies, projects, assessments, and surveys of the facilities in relationship to and protection activities.

Works with Construction Facilities Management Office to assess and sign off on all construction projects in the state to ascertain that Protection construction standards are met.

Incumbent analyzes data to identify physical and operations security or compliance or noncompliance, vulnerabilities, trends, strengths, and benchmarks.

Determines, formulates, coordinates, and implements specific command guidance and actions to correct security deficiencies, overcome vague or competing requirements, promote the growth of sound security procedures, and justify major fiscal expenditures and procurement of needed security aids and equipment, manpower and infrastructure.

Maintains the State Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS) database.(20%) 4.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Command protection mission and functional assignments to assure the effective integration of individual tasks, responsibilities and assignments into overall plans and procedures.

Participates in conferences, gives presentations, or conducts briefings to disseminate protection planning guidance and assistance as required.

Analyzes higher headquarters protection plans and recommends appropriate command response or action. Plans protection support requirements with the other directorates at the JFHQ.

Analyzes protection plans submitted by subordinate units to advise the commander concerning significant trends impacting on operations of the organization.

Coordinates the participation of the command in exercises.

Develops and publishes exercise guidance, coordinates the development of all required exercise products, to include Master Scenario Events Lists (MSEL) items, implementations, and staff control instructions.

(15%) Represents the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS)/ Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS) at meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, etc., at NGB and other deferral agency levels as a state technical authority.

Serves as a member and acts as the chairperson for various boards and working groups to include the Protection Charters and Threat Working Group.

Determines the need for, organizes, and conducts meetings, conferences, and workshops at the JFHQ, Brigade, or subordinate unit level to discuss and resolve specific protection issues or problems, or highlight new security policies, procedures, and requirements.

Also, interacts and meets with other agencies and local authorities such as personnel from the local Homeland Defense Office, FBI, Active-Duty installations/ facilities, civil authorities, fire department, hospitals, and airports to provide a forum for the crossflow of information and work together on community issues and threats.

(15%)