Physical Security Specialist

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Riley, KS

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the US Army Installation Management Command, US Army Garrison, Directorate of Emergency Services, Police/Provost Marshal Division, Records Bureau Branch at Fort Riley, Kansas. The Physical Security Specialist conducts physical security briefings and training, surveys and inspects Army property and security systems, and recommends solutions to meet physical security requirements. The role also evaluates contract proposals and develops policies and procedures to safeguard government property and equipment.

The position requires the incumbent to obtain Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Physical Security Course Certification within the first two years of employment. It also requires a valid state driver’s license, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, pre-employment and annual physical examinations, drug screening and random drug testing, and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation. A one-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience conducting planning, integration, or maintenance of electronic security systems; conducting comprehensive technical physical security inspections and surveys to identify security deficiencies; and preparing evaluation reports for corrective action; or qualifying education or a combination of education and experience.
• Alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a physical security field or another field demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities; a combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements may also qualify.
• Applicants with recent General Schedule service must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
• Obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Physical Security Course Certification within the first two years of employment.
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds in regular performance of duties.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examination.
• Be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Meet an applicable employment authority category listed in the announcement and provide documentation of eligibility.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are male must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Applicants using foreign education must provide evidence that it has been evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or received full course credit at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal and informal briefings and training classes concerning physical security.
• Conduct on-site surveys and inspections of Army property and resources, and of new or modified security systems, in accordance with compliance standards.
• Deliver recommendations to stakeholders on solutions for meeting physical security requirements.
• Evaluate contract proposals to ensure agency requirements are met.
• Develop policies and procedures to safeguard government property and equipment.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level