Security Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Vicksburg, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist supports the Security Manager in implementing a comprehensive protection program at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The role conducts security-related training, administration, and inspections across ERDC; monitors the handling and use of sensitive material; and recommends corrective action when security requirements are not followed. The specialist coordinates with scientific, technical, and other subject-matter specialists to assess the risk and value of potential loss and determine appropriate classification levels based on information sensitivity. The position also implements policies and procedures for personnel access controls and the physical storage and control of materials, and conducts daily security discipline activities, including briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, and training or refresher training. The incumbent must follow OSHA safety and personal protective equipment requirements.

The position requires eligibility for and maintenance of a Secret security clearance or access, completion of the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment, and participation in pre-employment and random testing. It has a temporary duty or business travel requirement of 20% and is designated Mission Essential, requiring the incumbent to report or remain at work during certain emergencies. The position is eligible for situation-based telework only, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework.

Requirements

• Three years of progressively responsible experience, including one year equivalent to at least the DJ-01 (GS-04) grade level, with experience planning and organizing work, communicating effectively orally and in writing, and/or protecting sensitive unclassified or classified information using traditional security practices; or a qualifying combination of these experience elements.
• Alternatively, a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, or a combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the qualification requirements.
• Applicants who held a GS position within the prior 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent DJ-01 (GS-04).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Ability to obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment.
• Subject to suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation, pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Subject to a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the stated regulatory requirements.
• Ability to meet the Mission Essential requirement to report to or remain at work during certain emergencies.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must submit an OGE 278 or OGE 450 financial disclosure report upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Must meet all qualification requirements, including applicable time-after-competitive-appointment requirements, within 30 days of the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Support the Security Manager in implementing a comprehensive protection program.
• Conduct security-related training, administration, and inspections for ERDC.
• Monitor the handling and use of sensitive material and recommend corrective action when security requirements are not observed.
• Coordinate with scientific, technical, and other subject-matter specialists to assess the risk and value of loss and determine appropriate classification levels based on information sensitivity.
• Follow OSHA safety and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
• Implement policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods for personnel access controls and physical storage and control.
• Conduct daily security discipline activities, including security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, training and refresher training, and Security Education and Training Awareness.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Obtain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the first two years of employment.
• Report to or remain at work as scheduled during designated severe-weather or other emergency situations.
• Travel on temporary duty or business approximately 20% of the time.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the Joint Travel Regulations.

What This Job Offers

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