Physical Security Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Mayport, FL

About The Position

You will serve as a Physical Security Specialist and Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) in the Force Protection Division of Commander, NAVSTA Mayport FL Security Department. The role provides expertise across Antiterrorism (AT) disciplines, including physical security, in support of the overall Force Protection mission. You will plan, formulate, and coordinate measures to protect personnel, property, and material against terrorist threats; identify workforce security education needs and program weaknesses; develop installation security, antiterrorism, emergency action, and crisis response plans; and direct the development and integration of threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments into the command’s Risk Management Plan. This is a Mission Essential position. The position may require travel from the normal duty station to locations within and outside the continental United States, including remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases. A current valid U.S. driver’s license, successful pre-appointment physical examination, required security clearance, and successful pre-employment drug test are required. The position is subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in direct deposit and successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification process, as applicable.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
Successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test; subject to random drug testing.
Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
Meet the qualification requirement of at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, including experience implementing risk mitigation measures, executing an AT program, coordinating with agencies on security needs, and preparing discrepancy reports for physical security items.
Alternatively, qualify through 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., or an appropriate combination of education and experience. Submit a transcript if qualifying based on education.
Be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites.

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in Antiterrorism disciplines, including physical security, in support of the Force Protection mission.
Plan, formulate, and coordinate protection and security measures for personnel, property, and material against terrorist threats.
Analyze workforce security education needs and identify weaknesses in the security program, then provide solutions.
Develop installation security and Antiterrorism plans, emergency actions, and crisis response plans.
Direct the development of threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments and integrate them into the command’s Risk Management Plan.
Implement risk mitigation measures based on assessments of threats and vulnerabilities.
Execute the Antiterrorism program in accordance with policies and procedures.
Coordinate with agencies to ensure understanding of the organization’s Antiterrorism security needs.
Develop discrepancy reports for physical security items requiring repair or replacement.
Ensure continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks.