Supervisory Physical Security Specialist

U.S. Marshals Service • Arlington, VA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The selectee of this position serves as a Supervisory Physical Security Specialist responsible for oversight, management, and direction of the SEB mission involving nationwide screening equipment selection, deployment, sustainment, lifecycle replacement, technical standards, budget execution, and contractor performance oversight for United States Marshals Service (USMS) headquarters and district offices. This position is located in the Judicial Security Division, Arlington, Virginia.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• This is a Testing Designated Positions (TDP) and is subject to random drug testing.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period.
• May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.
• Must be a Current Department of Justice (DOJ) employee and meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration. (52 weeks at the next lower grade level)
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• The incumbent must be eligible for a passport.
• One year at the GS-13 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 grade level.
• Evaluating physical security screening equipment (e.g., X-ray systems, walk-through metal detectors, or explosive detection systems) to assess capabilities, limitations, or suitability for specific facility requirements;
• Analyzing facility-specific conditions (e.g., visitor volume, building layout, entry control points, or known threats) to recommend appropriate screening equipment solutions or deployment strategies;
• Developing technical documentation (e.g., statements of work, setup guides, or technical standards) to support physical security screening equipment procurement or deployment;
• Supervising a team of physical security professionals to plan, assign, or evaluate work in support of security program objectives;
• Coordinating with internal or external stakeholders (e.g., federal agencies, facility managers, or contractors) to resolve physical security equipment requirements, deployment issues, or operational concerns.

Responsibilities

• Manage and balance staff workload, resolve disputes, manage performance and oversee adherence to policy, directives, and organizational goals.
• Brief management officials or stakeholders on screening equipment capabilities, deployment priorities, or program status to support informed decision-making.
• Formulate or executes a program operating budget to prioritize equipment procurement, lifecycle replacement, or maintenance activities.
• Evaluate security program operations to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, or strengthen security posture.
• Provide technical recommendations concerning equipment capabilities, facility specific deployment strategies, emerging screening technologies, operational impacts, and screening countermeasure requirements for consideration by higher-level management.

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.

What This Job Offers

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