Physical Security Specialist

Executive Office for Immigration Review • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This position is in the Office of Security (OS), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U.S. Department of Justice. OS administers and oversees EOIR security and emergency preparedness programs to protect and prepare personnel, assets, and information at headquarters and immigration courts nationwide. The position is in the Competitive Service. Additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

The Physical Security Specialist evaluates physical security deficiencies and recommends actions to the Security Officer. The specialist briefs court officials on security-related matters and provides recommendations. The position also conducts on-site assistance visits, inspections, investigations, physical security program evaluations, and special surveys covering operations such as equipment storage and maintenance, renovations and reconfigurations, equipment disposal, intrusion detection systems, and lock, key, badge, and electronic security. The specialist implements and administers contingency and emergency preparedness planning to support the continuation of essential operations during and after emergencies.

Applicants must satisfy applicable time-in-grade requirements and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. The role requires U.S. citizenship or nationality and a pre-employment security investigation and background check, including drug screening. A one-year probationary period may be required. The position has no education qualification requirement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or national; dual citizenship is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-12 level is required for the GS-13 level; applicable time-in-grade requirements also apply to VEOA applicants who held a GS position in the past year.
• At least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in Federal service or comparable experience outside Federal service.
• Specialized experience must include reviewing and analyzing physical security plans, inspection and survey reports for compliance with policies and procedures; recommending procedural revisions to ensure regulatory compliance; implementing and administering contingency and emergency preparedness planning; and conducting security briefings for personnel and management.
• Meet the DOJ residency requirement: for at least 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding application, have resided in the U.S., worked overseas for the U.S. Government or military, or been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.
• Complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check, including drug screening.
• Male applicants born on or after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service or have an approved exemption.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Merit promotion applicants must submit an SF-50 showing title, series, grade, and time-in-grade eligibility.
• Federal employees seeking CTAP or ICTAP selection priority must meet the applicable eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified, and submit supporting documentation.
• Salary payments must be made by direct deposit to a financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Develop recommendations for the Security Officer regarding physical security deficiencies that could affect the security posture of locations or resources.
• Conduct briefings and provide recommendations to court officials on security-related matters.
• Conduct cyclic on-site staff assistance visits, inspections, investigations, physical security program evaluations, and special surveys.
• Evaluate operations involving equipment storage, maintenance, renovation, reconfiguration, disposal, intrusion detection systems, lock and key control, badges, and electronic security.
• Implement and administer contingency and emergency preparedness planning to ensure essential operations continue during and after emergency situations.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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