SUPERVISORY SECURITY SPECIALIST (LAW ENFORCEMENT)
What you'd do
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Deputy Director, Security Forces Squadron (SFS) and senior civilian advisor, sharing with the Commander/Director the full scope of responsibility for managing all activities of the SFS and overseeing the planning, direction, and timely execution of high visibility SFS programs.
Major duties
Duty 1: Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Security Forces Squadron. Duty 2: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Duty 3: Represents the Security Forces Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Duty 4: Makes comprehensive assessments and evaluations of the unit's goals/objectives which provide a basis for long- range planning to enhance the management support capabilities of the Security Forces Squadron.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes directing a program performing technical, administrative, protective and investigative work, and serves as a subject matter expert on law enforcement and security operations for a large, complex multi-mission military installation with a total serviced or supported population exceeding 4000. Experience as a strategic advisor to other unit commanders on issues involving integrated defense and mission assurance. Experience in developing, coordinating and integrating multiple DoD, HAF, MAJCOM and local plans, polices, and procedures directly affecting national security assets assigned to the installation or geographically separated units. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Expert knowledge of a wide range of law enforcement and physical security concepts, principles, practices and procedures; integrated defense, mission assurance, anti-terrorism and force protection, physical security, law enforcement, criminal investigations, intrusion detection systems, OPSEC, and emerging technology requirements. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, AF, other federal entities, air base wing organizations, complex entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence mission objectives. 3. Knowledge of a wide range of human resources programs, operations, directives, and procedures which include workplace safety and security, education and training, manpower, military and civilian personnel management, Military Equal Opportunity, and Equal Employment Opportunity. 4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct surveys/studies, accomplish projects, and evaluate results for the management and completion of programs. 5. Ability to manage the work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Other Significant Facts: At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the GS-0080 occupational series must be met. A bachelor's and/or master's degree as well as completion of grade-appropriate Civilian Developmental Education (i.e. Squadron Officer School, Air Command Staff College, etc. or equivalent) is highly desirable. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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