Security Specialist (Protection)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Security and Law Enforcement Office organizes required law enforcement, anti-terrorism/force protection, and physical, information, personnel and operations security to provide advice, assistance, and management oversight for the protection of the District. The office works to provide a safe and secure environment for visitors, employees and contractors, and protect critical infrastructure, classified and sensitive information, and the personal property of employees.

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 Secret Security clearance.
• Valid state driver's license is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain SFPC certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain AT Level II certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain OPSEC Level II certification.
• One year of specialized experience which includes administering established Antiterrorism/Force Protection; Operations Security Programs; and conducting security assessments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
• One year of specialized experience which includes conducting security assessments and developing mitigation recommendations to balance risk against countermeasures; assess anti-terrorism and operations security requirements; develop policy and procedures; and developing plans for asset and personnel protection. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as sociology, criminology, police administration, criminal justice, or a related area.
• Combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Portland District Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Specialist on all aspects of AT/FP.
• Provides security and threat response input into the development of Occupant Emergency Plans (OEPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) at all locations in the Portland District to assure compliance with AEMP standards.
• Compiles and analyzes threat information from various sources throughout the region.
• Produces After Action Review summaries and adjusts and reorients plans and programs as required.
• Serves as the Training Coordinator and trainer for all security and force protection training.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, controls, and conducts programs to protect information, personnel, property, and /or material from unauthorized disclosure, theft, assault, or sabotage.
• Manages the OPSEC program.

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.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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What This Job Offers

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