Physical Security Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Millington, TN

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About The Position

You will serve as a Physical Security Specialist and Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) in the Force Protection Division of NSA Mid South TN SEC DET. The role provides expertise in Antiterrorism (AT) disciplines, including physical security, in support of the overall Force Protection mission.

You will plan, formulate, and coordinate protection and security matters concerning personnel, property, and material against terrorist threats. You will identify workforce security-education needs and weaknesses in the security program, then develop solutions. You will also develop installation security and antiterrorism plans, emergency actions, and crisis-response plans, and direct the development of threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments for integration into the command’s Risk Management Plan.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, including implementing risk-mitigation measures based on threat and vulnerability assessments; executing an Antiterrorism program in accordance with policies and procedures; coordinating with agencies about the organization’s antiterrorism security needs; and developing discrepancy reports for physical-security items requiring repair or replacement.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements if currently a federal employee applying for a GS position.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Must obtain and maintain a current valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
• Must be able to travel, including to remote or isolated CONUS and OCONUS sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must fulfill Mission Essential duties to ensure continuity of operations and/or completion of essential mission tasks.
• Must obtain and maintain the required DoD certification, the Antiterrorism Credential (ATC), within prescribed timeframes.
• Must be a graduate of a Department of the Navy-approved Antiterrorism Level II course.
• If qualifying through education, must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent, a related LL.M. degree, or a qualifying combination of education and experience; a transcript must be submitted when using education.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in Antiterrorism disciplines, including physical security, in support of the Force Protection mission.
• Plan, formulate, and coordinate protection and security of personnel, property, and material against terrorist threats.
• Analyze workforce security-education needs and weaknesses in the security program and provide solutions.
• Develop installation security and antiterrorism plans, emergency actions, and crisis-response plans.
• Direct development of threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments and integrate them into the command’s Risk Management Plan.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives, subject to funding and policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree