Security Specialist

Ssp • Kings Bay, GA

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About The Position

This is a public notice flyer notifying interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through the flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section to be considered. Actual vacancies may or may not be filled from this flyer, and applicants who respond will not receive Notice of Result letters.

The Security Specialist assists the Government SAP Security Officer in developing, implementing, and enforcing security programs protecting all facets of SWFLANT SAPs. The position supports Personnel, Information, Physical, and Operational Security policies and procedures, and applies DoD, DON, SSP, and SWFLANT requirements. It maintains security awareness during ordnance handling, transportation, and special operations in the Waterfront Restricted Area and/or Limited Area. The specialist prepares security arrival conference briefs for ship forces before SSBN EHW operations, including updates on force protection, access control, and event coordination.

The position also develops and updates security plans and procedures in accordance with higher-level directives for facility projects, maintenance, and construction. It supports meetings by preparing agendas, recording attendance, documenting minutes, coordinating action items, and representing the GSSO to communicate security requirements for SAP projects, plans, and events. The specialist analyzes command, service, and national policies to identify tasks and requirements, and assists with classified material inventories, destruction reports, and document destruction.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 pay band (GS-11 equivalent), including expertise applying DoD/DoN strategic weapons security regulations, resolving compliance conflicts, aligning stakeholders, and developing cross-boundary operational security procedures. The selectee must obtain and maintain DoD Security Fundamentals Professional certification within prescribed timeframes, qualify for inclusion in the Personnel Reliability Program, and obtain and maintain the required security clearance. The position may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and may involve irregular hours, rotating shifts, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and, for new Department of the Navy employees, successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, and is subject to random testing.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; position travel may include CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites.
• Must obtain and maintain DoD Security Fundamentals Professional certification within prescribed timeframes.
• Must qualify for inclusion in the Personnel Reliability Program.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 pay band (GS-11 equivalent) in federal service or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
• Specialized experience must include applying DoD/DoN strategic weapons security regulations, resolving compliance conflicts, aligning stakeholders, developing cross-boundary operational security procedures, and coordinating policies, resources, and support across internal divisions and external partner agencies.
• Retired military members appointed to a civilian DoD position within 180 days after retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Government SAP Security Officer in developing, implementing, and enforcing security programs protecting SWFLANT SAPs.
• Implement and ensure execution of Personnel, Information, Physical, and Operational Security policies and SOPs in accordance with DoD, DON, SSP, and SWFLANT requirements.
• Maintain security awareness during ordnance handling, transportation, and special operations within the Waterfront Restricted Area and/or Limited Area.
• Prepare and deliver Security Arrival Conference Briefs to ship forces before SSBN EHW operations, covering force protection, access control, and event coordination.
• Develop and update security plans and procedures under higher-level directives for new facility projects, maintenance, and construction.
• Prepare meeting agendas, record attendance, document minutes, and coordinate action items.
• Represent the GSSO in meetings and communicate security requirements for SAP projects, plans, and events.
• Analyze command, service, and national policies to identify tasks and requirements.
• Assist with classified material inventories, destruction reports, and document destruction.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Certain incentives, such as recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees; a relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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