Security Specialist (Antiterrorism)

Army • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at 1ST Special Forces Command (ABN), 1st SFG (ABN), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The Security Specialist serves as the Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) in support of the protection mission and functions within the Operations Division as the primary focal point and subject matter expert for antiterrorism program matters. The position coordinates policies and procedures governing antiterrorism operations, including physical security and infrastructure security.

The role requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. The position requires a Secret clearance, pre-employment and random drug testing, and a one-year probationary period. TDY travel is required 40% of the time. During crisis operations, expanded work hours, a seven-day workweek, and extended duty days may be required. Stress is inherent in the work, and short-suspense and other time-sensitive actions contribute to heightened demands.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, including experience in the listed antiterrorism and force protection areas.
• Meet the time-in-grade requirement if currently or recently holding a General Schedule position: experience at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11) within the last 52 weeks.
• Secret clearance.
• Pre-employment drug test and random drug testing thereafter.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Applicants must meet one of the listed employment authority categories and provide documents proving eligibility.
• Ability to travel TDY 40% of the time.
• Ability to meet expanded work hours, a seven-day workweek, and extended duty days during crisis operations.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Antiterrorism Officer in support of the protection mission.
• Act as the Operations Division’s primary focal point and subject matter expert for antiterrorism program matters.
• Coordinate policies and procedures governing antiterrorism operations, including physical security and infrastructure security.
• Manage, develop, implement, and evaluate antiterrorism or force protection programs.
• Conduct vulnerability, risk, and criticality assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review and interpret antiterrorism and force protection policies, regulations, directives, and engineering criteria, and prepare supplements or guidance.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute antiterrorism training, exercises, working groups, and crisis response activities.
• Provide technical guidance to subordinate units, action officers, and leadership on antiterrorism program requirements.
• Coordinate antiterrorism efforts with federal, state, local, or host-nation authorities and participate in joint planning or exercises.
• Manage antiterrorism budget requirements, including planning, programming, prioritizing, and executing resources.
• Oversee or contribute to force protection conditions, threat reporting processes, random antiterrorism measures, and integration of CBRNE considerations when required.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Relocation expenses may be paid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed