Security Specialist (Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection)

Army Transportation • Schofield Barracks, HI

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About The Position

Serves as a Security Specialist with an emphasis on antiterrorism in the Plans and Readiness Section of the 599th Transportation Surface Brigade. As the brigade Antiterrorism Officer, coordinates with Joint and host-nation military commands and civilian law enforcement agencies to synchronize antiterrorism efforts supporting Department of Defense seaport operations.

The role develops, implements, and operates an integrated antiterrorism program; assesses its effectiveness; and provides assistance and oversight to subordinate organizations. It includes managing foreign-travel protection and training, developing antiterrorism training and exercises, analyzing threats and risks, coordinating emergency and security planning, and supporting personnel, property, and equipment protection. The position also establishes civil-military partnerships for weapons of mass destruction response and recovery and coordinates with civil defense organizations on planning, exercises, and incident response.

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access. The position requires 20% temporary duty or business travel, shift work that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations, and completion of Level II Antiterrorism Officer certification within six months of assignment. A one-year probationary period may apply. Specialized experience or qualifying graduate education may satisfy the qualification requirements.

Requirements

• Meet the eligibility requirements for at least one of the listed federal employment-authority categories.
• Have one year of specialized experience developing antiterrorism protective programs for subordinate units, coordinating with host-installation protocols for emergency-action-plan continuity, conducting threat-intelligence-based risk analyses, and managing vulnerability assessments to protect personnel and assets; or qualify through the stated education or education-and-experience alternatives.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• Be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Complete and pass Level II Antiterrorism Officer certification within six months of assignment.
• Meet Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program requirements as applicable.
• Be able to work shifts that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Meet the 20% temporary-duty or business-travel requirement.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• If using foreign education to qualify, provide the required evaluation or evidence of U.S. academic credit.

Responsibilities

• Manage a foreign-travel protection program and assist personnel in meeting foreign-travel training requirements.
• Establish antiterrorism training and exercises that test compliance and readiness in accordance with established policy and plans.
• Conduct risk-management analysis and employ antiterrorism measures to identify threats and reduce risks to personnel, operations, and assets.
• Participate in host-installation emergency-management and security planning, training, and exercises.
• Plan, formulate, and coordinate the protection of personnel, property, and equipment against all hazards.
• Establish civil-military partnerships for weapons of mass destruction response and recovery plans.
• Use intelligence from multiple sources to support the antiterrorism program and identify warnings and indicators of terrorist threats.
• Develop, implement, and operate an integrated antiterrorism program and evaluate its effectiveness.
• Provide antiterrorism assistance and oversight to subordinate organizations.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures to ensure compliance with all Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) and terrorist-threat incident-response procedures.
• Coordinate with federal, state, local, and/or host-nation civil defense organizations to secure cooperation and participation in antiterrorism planning, exercises, and incident response.
• Coordinate with Joint and host-nation military commands and civilian law enforcement agencies to synchronize antiterrorism efforts supporting DOD seaport operations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized, subject to Joint Travel Regulations.
• Relocation incentives may be authorized, subject to agency determination and government interest.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized, subject to agency determination and government interest.

What This Job Offers

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