Security Specialist (Protection) (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units•Saint Augustine, FL

About The Position

This National Guard Title 32 position serves as the Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Planning Support Specialist for the Florida Joint Force Headquarters. The incumbent plans the development, implementation, and operation of the ATFP program in support of applicable policies, regulations, and programs, including development of the overall ATFP plan for Army National Guard facilities within the state. The role provides guidance and assistance to subordinate elements and supports crisis management planning and execution during terrorist attacks or other emergencies. The specialist ensures that policies, plans, directives, budgets, procedures, and other required materials support ATFP projects and emergency-response operations. The role develops scenarios and coordinates participation in exercises to test, evaluate, and validate parts of the Command ATFP plan, advises the Command Group after exercises and simulations, and revises plans and programs as needed. The incumbent may also support staffing actions, taskings, briefings, training coordination, special events, and review of Serious Incident/Command Critical Information Requirements Reports. This is an excepted-service position under 32 U.S.C. 709. It requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before placement and wearing the military uniform. The selectee must attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months and obtain Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months. A minimum Secret clearance is required; a Top Secret clearance may be required depending on the state's mission. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory, and a probationary period may be required.

Requirements

Must be a member of a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
Must be willing and able to wear the military uniform.
Must possess a minimum of a Secret clearance; a Top Secret clearance may be required depending on the state's mission set.
Must attend the ARNG Security Manager Course within 12 months of hire.
Must obtain Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire.
Must participate in direct deposit.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
For the GS-09 level, at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, or qualifying education, is required.
Specialized experience must include working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs; collecting and analyzing data; interpreting technical material and applying procedures and directives; and communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Must be able to follow directions and understand and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures.
Experience assessing risk and working with Physical Security, Antiterrorism, Operations Security, ISOPREP, Visitor Control, and other security and crime-prevention programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Experience managing Security Guard contracts and serving as the point of contact for Visitor Control issues.
In lieu of specialized experience, qualifying education includes a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.
Applicants must qualify for membership in the Florida National Guard under the stated area-of-consideration categories.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Nice To Haves

A compatible military grade of E4 through CW5 (warrant officer or enlisted).
PCS costs may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

Responsibilities

Plan the development, implementation, and operation of the Antiterrorism/Force Protection program in support of policies, regulations, and programs.
Develop the overall ATFP plan for Army National Guard facilities within the state.
Provide direction, guidance, advice, and assistance to subordinate elements on the ATFP program.
Provide crisis-management planning and execution assistance during terrorist attacks or other emergency situations.
Ensure the adequacy of policies, plans, directives, budgets, procedures, and other materials needed to plan and implement ATFP projects and emergency-response programs.
Develop ATFP exercise scenarios and coordinate participation to test, evaluate, and validate portions of the Command ATFP plan.
Advise the Command Group after exercises and simulations, and adjust or revise plans and programs as required.
Assist with staffing actions, taskings, preparing and presenting briefings, coordinating training requirements, planning and conducting special events, and reviewing SIR/CCIR reports.
Manage Security Guard contracts and serve as the point of contact for Visitor Control issues.