Physical Security Specialist

Air National Guard Units • Camp Murray, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position for a PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST at the 194th Security Forces Squadron, Camp Murray, Washington. This is a temporary, indefinite, excepted service appointment, advertised as ENLISTED. The role is responsible for the management and administration of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) program and physical access control systems, such as the Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS). The specialist advises on activities impacting the Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS) program, monitors IDS maintenance, and manages related spare parts. They maintain technical orders, develop local training for system operators, and assist in developing certification standards. Responsibilities also include managing DBIDS and Security Forces Information Management System (SFMIS) applications, producing reports, and providing feedback on base access vulnerabilities. The role involves reviewing sensor subsystems, researching guidelines, and performing additional duties as required. This includes developing goals, performing administrative support, publishing security plans and instructions, leading SF programs, establishing requirements for police services, physical security, and Anti-Terrorism programs, and liaising with civilian law enforcement. The specialist manages police services, develops localized SF policies and procedures, manages installation entry control, visitor center operations, and special functions/events. They administer Resource Protection and Crime Prevention programs, manage SFMIS, and enforce SF duties, including apprehending and detaining violators. Other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

• Military Grades: A1C-TSgt/E3-E6
• Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection.
• Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain AFSC within 1 year of appointment action.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act.
• Must maintain membership in the WA Air National Guard for continued employment.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately.
• Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures.
• Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels.
• Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for one of the seven organizational program disciplines and its applicable Security Series career.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 24 months experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
• To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
• OR - 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level
• To qualify under the one-year Specialized Experience (SE) provision (when stated in the SE section), you must provide either: Two SF-50s (or equivalent) showing you were in the same occupational series at the next lower grade for at least one full year. The two SF-50s must span that full one-year period, from the older SF-50 to the newer SF-50 and reflect employment with the same federal agency.
• OR - One SF-50 (or equivalent) if your resume shows at least one year of continuous employment in the position reflected on the SF-50 (or equivalent).
• Must be able to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

Nice To Haves

• Desired Military Assignments: 3P0X1

Responsibilities

• Management and administration of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) program.
• Advising the MAJCOM SF IDS program manager of any base or site activities that will impact the Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS) program.
• Reporting and documenting all IDS maintenance requirements to the servicing maintenance organization.
• Monitoring IDS false and nuisance alarms and requesting assistance from the maintenance organization to resolve problems.
• Coordinating with maintenance and materiel management functions to ensure sufficient spare parts and maintenance are available to support the IBDSS equipment and component.
• Maintaining Technical Orders and commercial manuals for IDS.
• Developing local training for system operators.
• Assisting the standardization and evaluation section in developing certification standards for system operators.
• Management and administration of the physical access control systems (i.e. Defense Biometrics Identification System - DBIDS).
• Managing entry control point (ECP) related applications associated with DBIDS and the Security Forces Information Management System (SFMIS).
• Managing the functional and operational sustainment of all data processing programs such as DBIDS, SFMIS, and other systems installed and/or programmed for the ECP.
• Producing and maintaining related reports for command echelon personnel.
• Providing feedback to supervisor regarding identified or perceived base access vulnerabilities with recommendations for their mitigation.
• Reviewing the operational status of sensor subsystems ensuring all required testing procedures are followed.
• Researching, interpreting, and analyzing guidelines to ensure all work complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Developing goals and objectives that integrate organization and squadron objectives.
• Performing administrative office support functions.
• Developing, coordinating, and publishing all SF installation level publications to include the Installation Security Plan, the Installation Security Instruction, and SF annexes to all installation plans.
• Performing installation security duties.
• Leading and managing SF programs designed to provide a secure mission environment.
• Establishing requirements for police services, physical security, and Anti-Terrorism programs.
• Establishing liaison between SF and civilian law enforcement agencies.
• Managing police services.
• Developing and writing localized SF policies and procedures.
• Managing installation entry control, visitor center operations, and special functions/events.
• Administering and managing Resource Protection and Crime Prevention programs.
• Managing Security Forces Management Information System (SFMIS).
• Performing and enforcing the full range of SF duties within the military installation.
• Apprehending and detaining violators of laws, rules, and regulations and turning them over to the Federal or civil police or other law enforcement officers for arrest and posting of collateral.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED