Security Specialist

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command • Fort Huachuca, AZ

34d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence, Joint Center of Excellence - HUMINT, J2 Security, at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a T5 (or equivalent level) investigation with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• May require Temporary Duty (TDY) travel up to 25% of the time.
• This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program.
• Specialized experience is defined as: 1. Experience performing duties in one or more of the following security disciplines; Personnel, Information, Physical, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SCI Facilities. AND 2. Experience developing and/or implementing Security policies and procedures for a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) program. AND 3. Experience providing advice to internal and external customers regarding compliance with established security policies and regulations.
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a T5 (or equivalent level) investigation with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security clearance.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Nice To Haves

• This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core SPeD Certification: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within their first two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Access Control System for a secure facility to ensure only properly cleared individuals are allowed access.
• Reviews documentation to ensure Intrusion Detection System (IDS) specifications are adequate for physical security requirements of a specified area.
• Designs and/or develops physical security plans for safeguarding classified information within current and future command facilities.
• Assesses classified access eligibility to ensure perspective personnel have the required security clearance and investigation.
• Provides guidance and recommendations to the Command regarding derogatory information discovered during a personnel security investigation.
• Determines the adequacy of current investigations and requests additional investigations or develops other information, as needed.
• Conducts Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) indoctrinations/debriefings and maintains files for all indoctrinated and debriefed personnel.
• Investigates potential security violations to determine and implement appropriate preventive measures.
• Provides guidance and assistance for processing SCI position and eligibility requests.
• Ensures control measures to safeguard and prevent loss of classified material are in place and updated as required.
• Ensures locally generated classified documents contain appropriate classification marking requirements.
• Conducts information security briefings/trainings for serviced personnel.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

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