Security Specialist Jobs

About The Position

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 Top Secret security clearance based on a T5 (or equivalent level) investigation with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• May require Temporary Duty (TDY) travel up to 25% of the time.
• This position has been identified for the Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification Program.
• Specialized experience is defined as: 1. Experience performing duties in one or more of the following security disciplines; Personnel, Information, Physical, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SCI Facilities. AND 2. Experience developing and/or implementing Security policies and procedures for a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) program. AND 3. Experience providing advice to internal and external customers regarding compliance with established security policies and regulations.
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a T5 (or equivalent level) investigation with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security clearance.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Nice To Haves

• This position requires the incumbent obtain the following core SPeD Certification: Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within their first two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Access Control System for a secure facility to ensure only properly cleared individuals are allowed access.
• Reviews documentation to ensure Intrusion Detection System (IDS) specifications are adequate for physical security requirements of a specified area.
• Designs and/or develops physical security plans for safeguarding classified information within current and future command facilities.
• Assesses classified access eligibility to ensure perspective personnel have the required security clearance and investigation.
• Provides guidance and recommendations to the Command regarding derogatory information discovered during a personnel security investigation.
• Determines the adequacy of current investigations and requests additional investigations or develops other information, as needed.
• Conducts Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) indoctrinations/debriefings and maintains files for all indoctrinated and debriefed personnel.
• Investigates potential security violations to determine and implement appropriate preventive measures.
• Provides guidance and assistance for processing SCI position and eligibility requests.
• Ensures control measures to safeguard and prevent loss of classified material are in place and updated as required.
• Ensures locally generated classified documents contain appropriate classification marking requirements.
• Conducts information security briefings/trainings for serviced personnel.

Benefits

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