Security Specialist

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Andrews AFB, MD

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a security specialist for an organization with subordinate organizations below them to protect resources from espionage, terrorism, and threats of unauthorized disclosure and/or compromise of information or material considered vital to the organization's mission interests, national defense or national security.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• 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
• Must be registered for Selective Service
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location.
• Travel may include overnight stays.
• Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position.
• Knowledge of a wide range of security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices.
• Knowledge of the intelligence enterprise to support and promote information sharing and strategies.
• Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures, and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs.
• Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) conferral is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DoD 3305.13- M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification.
• The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.
• This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve.
• This position is emergency-essential.
• In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority.
• The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises.
• This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment.
• Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
• You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles and practices in security administration and intelligence, such as would be gained through extensive graduate study or experience, and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments or a comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of Information and Personnel Security.
• Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

Responsibilities

• Serves as security program specialist executing and enforcing compliance with operational, functional, and mission assurance aspects of an integrated information security program.
• Interprets Air Force (AF), Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal regulations for information security processes as they apply and are implemented within the organization.
• Implements established security policies, practices, procedures, and techniques in a variety of organizations or situations that differ in kind and level of security, complexity, and conditions or circumstances requiring adjustment or modification of established approaches.
• Executes and enforces compliance with the organization personnel security program.
• Interprets AF, DoD, and national regulations and laws for Personnel Security processes as they apply and are implemented within the organization.
• Analyzes personnel security problems, mission vulnerabilities, security impacts to mission assurance, and convergence difficulties involving multiple security disciplines and other functional areas; and provides cost effective, efficient, and productive solutions to ensure mission success.
• Serves as the organization's representative for Industrial Security issues.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of multiple customer missions in order to facilitate the protection of classified and SCI access as required by contract performance.
• Maintains detailed records on all supported industrial security activities.
• Researches, develops, and writes guidance and coordinates the implementation of industrial security program guidance for the organization.
• Administers the Physical Security Program for the organization.
• Uses comprehensive knowledge of the integrated organization's mission to advise commanders and or involved parties on security facilities/equipment/alarm installation, maintenance, and use.
• Reviews plans and makes recommendations on operations and maintenance on physical/resources security inputs.

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.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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