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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Senior Physical Security Specialist (Uniformed)

Tampa, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $96K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Senior Physical Security Specialist to join the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role involves ensuring a safe and secure environment across various VHA settings, including Medical Centers and Clinics, while providing security and assistance to Veterans and visitors.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluate risks and develop security procedures to safeguard personnel, property, and operations from unauthorized access and threats

Implement and monitor security measures, including safeguards, cameras, and alarms

Provide input on security engineering and electronic security systems during VHA project design and construction phases

Collaborate with GS-09 Physical Security Specialists to ensure compliance with federal and VA security protocols

Collect information and prepare reports on facility compliance with VA regulations and Physical Access Control Systems (PACs)

Respond to violent incidents, conduct investigations, question witnesses, and arrest individuals violating laws

Enforce various laws and regulations to protect visitors, employees, and government property while maintaining a peaceful environment

Maintain data confidentiality and ensure secure handling of hard copy and electronic data

Qualification

Physical SecurityLaw EnforcementSecurity ProceduresCommunication SkillsRisk EvaluationData ConfidentialityTeam Collaboration

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Physical Requirements: The work requires full use of extremities, normal hearing, and vision to conduct on-site security surveys, inspections, and assessments. The duties require prolonged standing, walking, crouching, bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, stooping, and climbing stairs and ladders indoors and outdoors

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related

Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond master's or equivalent graduate degree

Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely

Firearm Requirement: VA Police Officers are required to carry agency-approved firearms while on duty on VA property

New VA Physical Security Specialist are required to attend an 8-10 week course at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Satisfactory completion of this course is a condition of continued employment

A medical examination is required. The duties of these positions require moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature

Applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others

A character investigation will be conducted on applicants selected for employment

As a condition of employment, must qualify to be issued a firearm and semi-annually with assigned firearm, annually with an expandable Straight Baton (MEB), maintain a valid State or Commonwealth Driver's License and pass annual physical and psychosocial assessments

Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hour worked per week