Supervisory Security Specialist

U.S. Army Forces Command•Fort Polk, LA
•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located in the Mission Support Element for Jungle Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and Fort Polk Assistant Chief of Staff, G2 at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Duties Serves as the Security Manager for the Assistant Chief of Staff, G2, Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and Fort Polk. Manages Information, Personnel, Physical, and Industrial Security programs and develops related security policies and procedures. Manages Sensitive Compartmented Information program IAW DODI 5105.21 Vol I, II, and III as the alternate Special Security Officer. Performs review and analysis of sensitive and/or classified paper or electronic documents and accepts or rejects documents in accordance with applicable policies, rules, regulations and laws. Serves as the Deployment Threat Analyst (DTA), conducting terrorist threat assessments and providing in support of the Force Protection Security Program. Performs as the alternate Foreign Disclosure Officer; executing Foreign Disclosure Program IAW AR 380-10 and the DoD National Disclosure Policy. Reviews contracts, security negotiations with contractors, and preparation and review of contractor access documentation in accordance with national and agency Industrial Security guidelines. Directly supervises employees engaged in the personnel security mission, providing advise, guidance, and instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.

Requirements

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
  • Must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated (NDI) on a pre-appointment and periodic basis.
  • Temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Must be able to obtain the following core SPeD Certification: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within their first two years of employment.
  • This position is the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program and is the Department of Defense (DoD) Security Certification Program directed by DoD Instruction 3305.13.
  • This position has been identified as being a Key Position under the provisions of AR 690-11, Use and Management of Civilian Personnel in Support of Military Contingency Operations.
  • A Key position is defined as any Army position that cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of their organization to function effectively.
  • Because of the essential nature of these positions, the Sec of the Army, or his/her designee, shall designate such positions as Key positions and shall require that they not be filled by Ready Reservists or military retirees with recall obligations.
  • Prior to occupying the position, Civilians must be exempted from recall to active duty because of Reserve or retired military obligations.
  • Shift work (24-hour on-call) may be required due to the mission of the Organization.
  • Must be able to maintain a valid Motor Vehicle operator’s License.
  • One year or more of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level.
  • Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes: Leading and administering a multi-disciplinary security program encompassing operational, information, industrial, or personnel security functions; Developing, evaluating, and implementing security policies and procedures to safeguard national security intelligence, counterintelligence, operational data, and personnel security information; Conducting comprehensive threat and vulnerability assessments, maintaining threat intelligence repositories/databases, and briefing leadership or stakeholders on credible threats to personnel, facilities, or critical assets; AND Applying federal laws, executive orders, directives, and regulatory standards governing the retention, declassification, transfer, or disposition of sensitive and classified information to render authoritative determinations on acceptance, access, or rejection.
  • Specialized experience is progressively responsible intelligence-related security work directly related to the position being filled.
  • Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector or in another government agency as long as it was at a level at least equivalent to the next lower band in the series.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Nice To Haves

  • Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the Security Manager for the Assistant Chief of Staff, G2, Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and Fort Polk.
  • Manages Information, Personnel, Physical, and Industrial Security programs and develops related security policies and procedures.
  • Manages Sensitive Compartmented Information program IAW DODI 5105.21 Vol I, II, and III as the alternate Special Security Officer.
  • Performs review and analysis of sensitive and/or classified paper or electronic documents and accepts or rejects documents in accordance with applicable policies, rules, regulations and laws.
  • Serves as the Deployment Threat Analyst (DTA), conducting terrorist threat assessments and providing in support of the Force Protection Security Program.
  • Performs as the alternate Foreign Disclosure Officer; executing Foreign Disclosure Program IAW AR 380-10 and the DoD National Disclosure Policy.
  • Reviews contracts, security negotiations with contractors, and preparation and review of contractor access documentation in accordance with national and agency Industrial Security guidelines.
  • Directly supervises employees engaged in the personnel security mission, providing advise, guidance, and instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.

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.
  • Review our benefits 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.
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