Physical Security Specialist

Pentagon Force Protection Agency • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This position is located in the Security Services Division (SSD), Visitor Management Branch (VMB), Access Control Center (ACC), and reports to the VMB Chief. The ACC is responsible for access management, photography and tool permits, maintaining after-hours points of contact and security manager lists, and providing customer service and communications to security managers and Pentagon tenants.

The position monitors contract support staff performance and obligations; provides senior leadership and the VMB Chief with timely, well-written administrative information; and provides physical security services to the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), PFPA, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), and other DoW agencies located in Pentagon facilities. It also manages PFPA physical security and contingency planning to protect buildings and employees within the National Capital Region, ensuring security programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. The incumbent prepares and analyzes reports and responds to queries, justifications, and background papers concerning areas of expertise and assignment.

The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and is designated a mission-critical employee. The position is eligible for telework subject to eligibility requirements, training, paperwork, and approvals. A Security Fundamentals Professional Certification is required in accordance with DoD 3305.13-M. Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment and participate in the direct deposit program.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Must obtain and maintain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification in accordance with DoD 3305.13-M.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, applying relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Specialized experience must include applying security concepts, principles, and methodologies to identify resource-protection vulnerabilities and recommend corrective action; conducting surveys and making physical security recommendations; and developing and presenting oral briefings to high-level management officials and personnel from various federal agencies.
• All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the announcement closing date and documented in the resume. The resume may not exceed two pages.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractual performance and obligations of contract support staff working in the Access Control Center.
• Provide senior leadership and the VMB Chief with timely, well-written, comprehensive administrative information.
• Provide physical security services to OSW, PFPA, WHS, and other DoW agencies located in Pentagon facilities in accordance with applicable executive orders, directives, instructions, manuals, and regulations.
• Manage PFPA physical security and contingency planning to protect buildings and employees within the National Capital Region.
• Ensure security programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Prepare and analyze reports; respond to queries, justifications, and background papers in areas of expertise and assignment.

Benefits

• The job announcement describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package and says employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed