SECURITY SPECIALIST (PROTECTION)(Title 32)

Army National Guard Units•Hartford, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This Title 32 dual-status position serves as the Protection Specialist for the Army National Guard and acts as a point of contact on criminal intelligence matters. The position is located in G3, Hartford, Connecticut. National Guard membership in the Connecticut Army National Guard is required, and the incumbent must hold a compatible military assignment. The appointment is indefinite and may last up to two years to backfill a soldier on active-duty orders; it will end within 30 days after the incumbent returns. The position requires wearing the military uniform and completing required National Guard Professional Education Center training, subject to resource availability. Prescribed courses must be completed within six months of assignment. The specialist supports antiterrorism and force-protection planning and serves as the state security monitor for physical security, antiterrorism, operations security, ISOPREP, visitor control, and other security and crime-prevention programs. The role conducts or coordinates security site studies, projects, assessments, and facility surveys; integrates individual responsibilities into command plans and procedures; and represents the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations or Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations as a state technical authority at meetings and other events with the National Guard Bureau and other federal agencies. Applicants must have at least 12 months of specialized experience in the security field, including experience with antiterrorism, force protection, physical and operations security, relevant policies and programs, assessments, construction standards, research and reporting, and advising or coordinating with command and security personnel. Education cannot substitute for specialized experience. The position requires a valid state driver's license, federal employment suitability, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (or obtain one within one year of appointment). Applicants must meet a compatible military assignment within one year of placement.

Requirements

National Guard membership in the Connecticut Army National Guard and a compatible military assignment are required; the assignment must be met within one year of placement.
At least 12 months of specialized experience in the security career field, including technical training schools and drill-status work experience.
Experience advising commanders on antiterrorism and overseeing implementation of Army and major-command policies.
Experience managing antiterrorism activities and liaising with surrounding communities and state officials.
Experience with physical, personnel, and operations security and resolving complex or conflicting security policy and program objectives.
Knowledge and experience in force protection, antiterrorism, emergency management, law enforcement, physical security, and operations security.
Knowledge of applicable Executive Orders, legislation, and Department of Defense, National Guard, and other relevant policies and requirements.
Experience with security programs, incidents, surveys, findings resolution, information security, and reviewing classified material.
Experience applying protection or force-protection construction standards to installation construction projects.
Ability to communicate recommendations effectively to supervisors and security experts at different organizational levels.
Ability to use a computer to prepare reports, research intelligence reports and current events online, and maintain official database information.
Ability to conduct long-range studies, projects, or forecasts and to assess disparate information and its implications.
Ability to interpret security guidance and coordinate, develop, and implement compliant policies, programs, and procedures.
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; the posting states the clearance must be possessed or obtainable within one year of appointment.
Military uniform wear is mandatory; direct deposit is mandatory.
Must complete required NGPEC training and prescribed courses within six months of assignment, subject to availability of resources.
Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience.
Enlisted military grade must be E-4 through E-8 prior to application.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Antiterrorism/Force Protection Planning Support Specialist on all aspects of antiterrorism and force protection.
Serve as state security monitor for physical security, antiterrorism, operations security, ISOPREP, visitor control, and other security and crime-prevention programs, ensuring command compliance with applicable regulations.
Plan, conduct, direct, or coordinate security site studies, projects, assessments, and facility surveys related to protection activities.
Maintain knowledge of the command protection mission and functional assignments and integrate individual tasks and responsibilities into plans and procedures.
Represent the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations or Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations as a state technical authority at meetings, conferences, workshops, and panels at the National Guard Bureau and other federal-agency levels.
Advise commanders and supervisors on security, antiterrorism, force-protection, and related policy and program matters.
Assess vulnerabilities, review security information, prepare reports, research intelligence reports and current events, and maintain required program and database information.
Assess and sign off on installation construction projects for compliance with applicable protection and force-protection standards.
Develop, coordinate, interpret, and implement security guidance, policies, plans, and programs for subordinate units and the state command.
Conduct long-range studies, projects, or forecasts to improve security systems and inform future security planning, policies, and programs.