Command Security Officer

U.S. Coast Guard•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is for a GS-0080-11, Command Security Officer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR COLUMBIA RIVER COMMAND CADRE in PORTLAND, Oregon. You will serve as a Command Security Officer and be responsible for overseeing unit security programs and advising providing security policy to each Commanding Officer. Your role will include managing resources involved with physical security and facility access. In addition, you will act as a liaison with other federal, state, and local law enforcement officials, and manage all new or updated security clearance requirements. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
All selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
This position requires a Secret clearance.
Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
USA Hire Assessment: After submitting your application, if an additional assessment is required, you will receive an email invitation. Please note that this assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the vacancy closing date and as specified in the email.
To qualify at the GS- 11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the federal sector.
Developing and managing Security Plans such as Physical Security; Anti-terrorism/force protection; Bomb Threats; Arms, Ammunition and Explosives; Active Shooter; Information Security; Visitor access; Facility access; and loss prevention.
Managing, investigating, and documenting data breaches or malware attacks.
Conducting security awareness training for employees.
Utilizing technologies to support physical security programs (closed circuit TV camera systems, gate and building access control systems).

Nice To Haves

A combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described in "A" above. To combine education and experience, determine the your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine your education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level (note: only graduate education in excess of 2 full years, 36 semester hours or equivalent is creditable). Finally, add two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)

Responsibilities

Overseeing the creation and maintenance of Unit Security Plan involving physical security and facility access. Plans include Physical Security, Anti-terrorism/force protection; Bomb Threats; Arms, Ammunition and Explosives; Active Shooter; Information Security; Visitor access; Facility Access, and Loss Prevention.
Evaluating the effectiveness of existing security practices and policies and updating them on an annual basis.
Recommending the type of force protection, conditions and controls needed; and ensuring that personnel are adhering to established policies and procedures.
Recommending when a threat dictates or during special events the use of additional protective forces, guards, and detection dogs to identify, reduce eliminate, or neutralize criminal activity.
Conducting unit visits and annual security assessments and providing onsite training.
Working closely with all Assistant Command Security Officers (ACSO) to verify and maintain a healthy Personnel Security (PERSEC) account.

Benefits

health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
personal leave days
paid federal holidays
flexible work schedules
tuition reimbursement
transportation subsidies
uniform allowance
health and wellness programs
fitness centers
Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.