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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Physical Security Specialist (Non-Uniformed)

Amarillo, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$61K/yr - $79K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Physical Security Specialist (Non-Uniformed) located in Amarillo, Texas. The role focuses on serving and protecting Veterans and others who frequent VA facilities through crime prevention activities, law enforcement actions, and emergency response capabilities.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluates risk and develops procedures and physical security measures designed to safeguard personnel, property, and operations from unauthorized access, espionage, terrorism, sabotage, damage and theft

Ensures security requirements and appropriate safeguards, cameras, and panic and intrusion alarms are implemented

Monitors and evaluating existing and planned security projects to ensure timely and quality service conforms to statutory, contractual, and technical requirements

Collects information and preparing reports on the facility's compliance with VA operations and regulations

Conducts system audits and evaluates reports of alleged security violations

Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other staff offices

Meets and coordinates with key customers and officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedure, and resolve problems that arise

Participates on special projects and initiatives, and performing special ad hoc assignments

Attends security meetings to gather and share new/changed security program information with security personnel

Develops documents, spreadsheets, graphs, reports and presentations using various automated systems and software packages

Ensures physical security surveys are followed up promptly

Performs related duties as required

Qualification

Physical SecurityRisk EvaluationEmergency ResponseSecurity Equipment UtilizationCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailTeamwork

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

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

Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required

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)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest

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

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Applicants must possess excellent communication skills

Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a field related to Criminal Investigation

Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (in excess of the first year or 18 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Personnel Security & Safety, Public Safety & Security, Computer Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Security-Criminal Law

The work requires full use of extremities, normal hearing, and vision to conduct on-site security surveys, inspections, and assessments

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