Security Specialist

U.S. Air Force Academy • Air Force Academy, CO

31d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to implement strategic planning for base force protection programs. This role involves serving as the Security Forces Plans, Publications, and Forms Manager, and being responsible for all matters involving the installation/wing priority resource and restricted area sensors, security systems, and physical security aids. The specialist will also act as the focal point for the unit anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) program and serve as the unit Functional Area Agreement Coordinator (FAAC).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The employee will be required to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Department of Defense Physical Security Certification (PSC) conferral is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD
• One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of a wide range of security principles, practices, and requirements and their relationships to include anti-terrorism, integrated base defense, information security, industrial security, technical security, tactical deception, physical security, force protection, and OPSEC to work with difficult and complex physical security issues for the wing.
• In-depth knowledge of the physical security program to plan and recommend the installation of multilayered security systems.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art security equipment to plan and implement protective methods and security procedures.
• Knowledge of Security Forces management and administration functions.
• Knowledge of the force protection environment and strategic planning for integrated base defense technology needs and requirements.
• Knowledge of Presidential Decision Directives, Executive Orders, United States Codes, DoD, HQ USAF, and MAJCOM security policies relating to protection of Air Force resources.
• Knowledge of a wide range of security systems, concepts, principles and practices, including force protection, integrated base defense, anti-terrorism, physical security, tactical deception, OPSEC, and special access efforts.
• Knowledge of AT/FP programs and governing policies, directives, instructions, and procedures.
• Knowledge of security systems, practices, principles, and procedures utilized in other DoD agencies, as well as private industry, to ensure up-to-date security applications.
• Knowledge of the Integrated Defense Risk Management Process (IDRMP) and associated databases, programs, directives, instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to competently represent the unit, brief senior leadership on security issues, make recommendations, and offer advice and make decisions affecting the wing.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Security Forces Plans, Publications, and Forms Manager.
• Responsible for all matters involving the installation/wing priority resource and restricted area sensors, security systems, and physical security aids, to include intrusion detection equipment, closed circuit television systems, and restricted area fencing and lighting.
• Acts as the focal point for the unit anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) program.
• Serves as the unit Functional Area Agreement Coordinator (FAAC) as prescribed in AFI 25-201.

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.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree