Security Specialist (SCI)

Drug Enforcement Administration • El Paso, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC), El Paso, Texas. The role is to provide intelligence and support to all Federal, State, Local, and tribal law enforcement through various programs including the EPIC Watch, the National License Plate Reader Program, the National Seizure System, and Operation Fountainhead. Additionally, EPIC provides intelligence support to DEA's North Central America Division in support of the Administrator's priorities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR 1-year OR 2-year trial period, as appropriate).
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Applicants must meet the required qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• If qualifying based on education, MUST submit a copy of college transcripts.
• Applicants applying for the GS-11 must have at least one full year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree, or an LL.M. if related.
• Specialized experience for GS-11 includes resolving security clearance problems for visiting personnel requesting access into the SCIF, overseeing and developing physical security systems including access control, and monitoring access control and physical security issues to ensure operability and connectivity of IT systems.
• Applicants applying for the GS-12 must have at least one full year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level.
• Specialized experience for GS-12 includes maintaining SCI directives, regulations and manuals, coordinating with DEA Office of National Security Intelligence (ONSI), and performing in-processing and out-processing of employees.
• Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date.

Nice To Haves

• If eligible, telework and/or remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Liaison Officer for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) issues.
• Directs the operation of the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
• Administers the SCI program.
• Coordinates the release of classified material to indoctrinated individuals on a need-to-know basis, with the concurrence of the originating agency, for review in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Resolves security clearance problems for visiting personnel requesting access into the SCIF.
• Responsible for implementation of national security directives pertaining to SCI within EPIC and attempts to resolve any operational conflicts pertaining to SCI access.
• Performs the in-processing and out-processing of all employees.
• Responsible for overseeing and developing physical security systems to include access control, alarm monitoring stations and providing programming and hardware support for these systems.
• Monitors access control and physical security issues (e.g., Access Control, Badging System, Vetting) to ensure operability and connectivity of information technology systems.
• Ensures that the EPIC facility and personnel are protected through a variety of state-of-the-art security equipment and devices such as alarm and detection devices; closed circuit television systems; locking devices for doors, windows, vaults, and gates, communications, and other security related systems.
• Maintains all applicable SCI directives, regulations and manuals, making recommendations for changes in basic policy issuance and implementing instructions.
• Coordinates and communicates with the DEA Office of National Security Intelligence (ONSI).

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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