Security Specialist

Army Transportation • North Charleston, SC

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as a Security Specialist in the Security Management Branch of the Law Enforcement and Security Division at the Pueblo Chemical Depot (PCD). The primary purpose of this position is to perform a full range of moderately difficult to complex functional (force protection, intelligence, personnel, physical, information, etc.) security duties and assignments to insure an acceptable security posture for PCD.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization.
• Incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty.
• Incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle therefore, must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Physical Security inspector credentials, DA Form 4261-1, in accordance with AR 190-13, within one year of entering position.
• One year of specialized experience which includes 1. Establishing and monitoring security programs to meet operational needs; 2. Providing advisory services on security, force protection, and safety issues; AND 3. Resolving complex security issues in areas such as Operational, Physical, and Personnel Security, Protection, Information, Antiterrorism and/or classified information programs.
• Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: cybersecurity, criminal justice, intelligence analysis, computer science, information assurance, security studies, homeland security, or other related fields of study.
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Commander and staff on threat conditions, vulnerabilities, and force protection policies.
• Collect and shares threat intelligence with local security and law enforcement personnel.
• Evaluate physical security controls to protect facilities, arms, ammunition, explosives (AA and E), and government property.
• Train personnel on reducing and reporting criminal activity.
• Oversee the annual Installation Security Awareness Training program across all depot units and contractors.
• Review records and adjudicates employment suitability for non-sensitive positions.
• Coordinate foreign disclosure requests, including those involving international treaties.

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.
• Review our benefits 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree