Physical Security Specialist

"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. An incentive may be authorized.

Please limit your resume to 2 pages ONLY. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements website for further guidance regarding this page limit. Selective Placement Factor: Must have successfully completed a Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP), Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) or equivalent Federal State or Local Law Enforcement training program. Must submit documentation showing proof of completion with your application. Specialized Experience: must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service leading and conducting activities that support the development, implementation and management of an enterprise-wide physical security program. Such experience includes providing technical expertise regarding security posture, technology, tactics, and other physical security-related subjects; advising senior management on a variety of matters pertaining to security practices and policies; developing security business practices and standard operating procedures based on the interpretation of various security laws, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines; and overseeing security reviews and audits. Please ensure that your response is supported by your resume. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Top Secret/SCI as a condition of placement in this position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Work Environment: Work is normally performed in both an office setting where no unusual safety precautions are required; and outside in varying weather conditions, however, during emergencies and natural disasters, working conditions may be austere. Generally, the work area is adequately lighted, heated, cooled, and ventilated. The incumbent may be required to spend time in government, private, or on public transportation. Physical Demands: Work is normally performed in both an office setting where no unusual safety precautions are required; and outside in varying weather conditions, however, during emergencies and natural disasters, working conditions may be austere. Generally, the work area is adequately lighted, heated, cooled, and ventilated. The incumbent may be required to spend time in government, private, or on public transportation. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to [email protected]. A relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.