Security Specialist (Protection)

Army National Guard Units•Latham, NY

17h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position for a Security Specialist (Protection), Position Description Number D1164P01, in the J3 DO, National Guard. The position serves as the Joint Force Headquarters (State) (JFHQ-STATE) Protection Officer for Army and Air functional elements and related physical and operations security policies and issues. It handles intelligence and law-enforcement-sensitive information, manages assigned program areas, directs studies, and reviews, revises, and implements protection policies and projects. The position is the JFHQ-State authority and expert on protection functional elements and integration of enabling functional requirements, policy, procedures, and program status. It coordinates information between the intelligence community and local, state, and federal law enforcement, and integrates force-protection staff initiatives, policies, and activities across the state. The incumbent advises the Adjutant General, JFHQ-State, and unit commanders on protection and synchronizes operations, coordination, planning, and resource management for the state’s Protection Program elements: Antiterrorism, Intelligence Support to Antiterrorism, Emergency Management, Insider Threat, Law Enforcement, Mission Assurance, and Physical Security. The incumbent gathers and evaluates information from military intelligence, publicly available sources, and local, state, and federal law enforcement to understand actual or potential threats to state forces. The role reviews classified information and determines what constitutes law-enforcement-sensitive information, and provides recommendations, briefings, updates, and staff studies to support installation-level decision-making and policy development. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state is required before placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. The position may require a two-year trial period, irregular or overtime hours, and travel for temporary duty in military or commercial vehicles. A Top Secret security clearance must be obtained and maintained within one year of appointment, and Security Professional Certification(s) must be obtained within 24 months of hire. A valid state driver’s license is required for positions involving motor vehicle operation. Federal suitability is determined by a background investigation. The position is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment, and a qualifying domestic-violence conviction disqualifies an individual from performing its duties. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Requirements

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state is required before the effective date of placement; the selectee must wear the military uniform.
Military grades: Warrant and Officer.
General experience, education, or training in effectively, efficiently, and accurately collecting and analyzing data.
Ability to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing using presentation and report formats.
Ability to follow directions and read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures.
Ability to assess the surrounding environment and recognize immediate risk levels.
Education and validated understanding of basic principles and concepts for the occupational series and grade in one of the seven organizational program disciplines and its applicable Security Series career.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
Must obtain Security Professional Certification(s) within 24 months of hire.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the position’s duties under the Lautenberg Amendment.
For positions requiring motor vehicle operation, must have a valid driver’s license for the state in which the applicant lives or is principally employed.
May be required to work irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours, including outside the normal duty day, to support operational requirements or contingencies.
May be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles for temporary duty assignments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the JFHQ-State authority and expert on protection functional elements and integration of related requirements, policies, procedures, and program status.
Coordinate and convey information between the intelligence community and local, state, and federal law enforcement.
Coordinate, de-conflict, and integrate force-protection staff initiatives, policies, and activities within the state.
Advise the Adjutant General, JFHQ-State, and unit commanders on protection matters.
Synchronize daily operations and integrate, coordinate, plan, and manage resources for the state Protection Program elements: Antiterrorism, Intelligence Support to Antiterrorism, Emergency Management, Insider Threat, Law Enforcement, Mission Assurance, and Physical Security.
Collect, filter, focus, and fuse information from military intelligence, publicly available sources, and law enforcement sources to assess actual or potential threats to state forces.
Review classified information and determine what information constitutes law-enforcement-sensitive information.
Provide recommendations, briefings, updates, and staff studies across security specialties to influence installation-level decisions and policy development.
Direct studies and review, revise, and implement protection policies and projects.
Travel for temporary duty assignments when required.