Security Officer
What you'd do
About the Position: This position is part of the Reemployed Annuitants Cadre, in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). On an as-needed basis, employees occupying these positions provide emergency support to disaster-stricken areas throughout the United States. This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 1-year. At management's discretion, the appointment may be extended for up to a maximum of 3-years or converted to a term appointment for up to a maximum of 6-years.
Major duties
Serve as the technical authority on Security and Law Enforcement. Develop methods for providing support, surveys, and investigations of an unusual or complex nature requiring liaison with internal and external agencies and organizations. Provide interpretations on legal requirements of Security and Law Enforcement aspects of applicable guidelines and regulations. Survey projects and facilities to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and accepted security standards. Manage a comprehensive program for emergency actions during and after natural disasters and natural crises. Formulate policies and provides program direction by issuing regulations, standards, and technical guidance.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes developing methods for providing support, surveys, and investigations of an unusual or complex nature requiring liaison with internal and external agencies and organizations; managing a comprehensive program for emergency actions during and after natural disasters and natural crises; surveying projects and facilities to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and accepted security standards; providing interpretations on legal requirements of Security and Law Enforcement aspects of applicable guidelines and regulations; and formulating policies and providing program direction by issuing regulations, standards, and technical guidance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
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