Security Specialist (NPSC)

Federal Emergency Management Agency•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is located in FEMA’s Office of Chief Security Officer. The Security Specialist coordinates security operations and serves as a primary contact for headquarters, security personnel, and interagency partners. The role develops and implements security plans, policies, procedures, and protective measures to safeguard people, facilities, and property. It conducts inspections, physical security surveys, and risk assessments; reviews intelligence and works with the Federal Protective Service and other agencies to address threats; and investigates suspected security violations and ensures compliance with DHS and FEMA security standards. FEMA employees have regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities and may be recalled at any time for emergency operations. This can involve irregular hours, work away from the official duty station, duties outside the position description, and extensive travel with little notice. Employees may need to deploy for weeks or months and work at emergency sites with austere and operationally challenging conditions. The selected candidate must attend a three-week in-person training course in Emmitsburg, Maryland, within six months of onboarding; FEMA covers travel expenses.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Successfully pass and maintain a Noncritical Sensitive (NCS) / Moderate Risk background investigation; this may include a credit check and review of financial issues and certain criminal or drug-related matters.
Selective Service registration, if applicable.
Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements, including 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
Ability to deploy with little or no advance notice anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period.
For GS-12 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, including using automated systems or databases to manage, track, or report program or security-related information; analyzing problems and preparing written recommendations, reports, or guidance; and organizing briefings and training on security awareness, workplace violence or active shooter preparedness, and background investigation requirements.
No educational substitution is available; applicants must meet the stated experience qualifications.
Complete an Optional Form 306 and certify application information before entry on duty if given a conditional offer.
Participate in random drug testing if the position is designated as a Testing Designated Position.

Responsibilities

Coordinate security operations and serve as the primary point of contact for headquarters, security personnel, and interagency partners.
Develop and implement security plans, policies, procedures, and protective measures to safeguard personnel, facilities, and property.
Conduct security inspections, physical security surveys, and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
Review intelligence reports and collaborate with the Federal Protective Service and other agencies to identify and address security threats.
Investigate suspected security violations, correct deficiencies, and ensure compliance with DHS and FEMA security standards.
Support emergency management operations, including deployment when recalled, potentially with irregular hours and extensive travel.
Attend a three-week in-person training course in Emmitsburg, Maryland, within six months of onboarding.